Wisconsin Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 16:13

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 6:13PM CDT until September 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through late Saturday night. * 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: 
Sheboygan; Ozaukee; Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov