Kenosha County, WI

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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:00 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 1:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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.

What to Do

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Milwaukee
  • Racine
  • Kenosha

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

Work Week Forecast

Created by the NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WFO

Aside from some lingering showers and gusty winds building Lake Michigan waves, expecting dry and quiet conditions through the rest of the work week. Temperatures will gradually climb into the weekend.

Tonight, gusty, high waves on Lake Michigan, isolated showers (35 percent chances). Wednesday, diminishing winds, highs 72 to 76 degrees, lows 52 to 60 degrees. Thursday, warming trend, highs 76 to 82 degrees, lows 56 to 64 degrees.

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