Door County, WI

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In effect from Sunday 09/20 6:00 AM CDT – Monday 09/21 1:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

What

High waves and dangerous currents expected.

Where

Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door County.

When

From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

Impacts

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Additional Details

Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish Dunes Beach in Door County.

What to Do

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


Areas Impacted

  • Door

Tips to Stay Safe

Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution: 

  • Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
  • Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

4 Day Outlook

Created by the NWS Green Bay WFO

{Sep 19, 2026 3 AM} Rain continues today, especially across central and east-central Wisconsin where heavier downpours are possible. Drier air builds in behind the departing low pressure system, bringing a stretch of quiet, dry weather with seasonable highs mainly in the 60s to start next week.

A weather forecast graphic titled Rain Today, Then Drying Out issued September 19, 2026. The left side features a light background with 4 forecast cards. Today lists a high of 60 to 65 with a rainy cloud, lightning, and breezy icon. Sunday lists a high of 62 to 68 with a sun behind cloud and breezy icon. Monday lists a high of 60 to 65 with a sun behind cloud icon. Tuesday lists a high of 60 to 67 with a sun icon. The background image on the right shows a close-up photo of a white bird perched on a wooden fence post in the rain. The bottom dark bar displays the NWS Green Bay logo and date stamp.

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