Lake Michigan Beach Warning Issued; Flood Watch Canceled

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 339 AM CDT Mon Aug 8 2022

 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include Vollrath Park in Sheboygan... North Beach in Port Washington... Harrington State Park Beaches... Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee... Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee... Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and break walls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.

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