Wisconsin Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 22:50

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 12:50AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 10:50pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Instruction: 
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Area Description: 
Ozaukee; Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI