Wisconsin Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 4:31PM CDT until July 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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: 
Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI