Thunderstorms Expected Tonight, Beach Hazard Warning Issued

MILWAUKEE, WI — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook in addition to a beach hazard warning as a round of strong storms moves into the area starting this evening.

According to Weather Underground, the storms are expected to move into the Milwaukee area by 10 p.m. and last through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Forecast from NOAA/Sullivan

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers before 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 a.m., then showers likely. Low around 46. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming conditions, which is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

HIGH WAVE ACTION: Large waves and dangerous currents are expected. Conditions are life threatening.

STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS: Expected

STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS: Expected

RIP CURRENTS: Possible

LOCATION: Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include:

Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee

Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point

Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay

Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee

Bender Beach in Oak Creek

Shoop Park Beach in Racine

Parkway Beach in Racine

North Beach in Racine

Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha