First published 9/18/2026, 8:48:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:48:15 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 2:03PM CDT until September 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

The National Weather Service (Milwaukee/Sullivan WI) issued a Beach Hazards Statement on 2026-09-18 14:03 CDT (published 2026-09-18T19:03:00Z) in effect until 2026-09-20 01:00 CDT for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The statement alerts the public to hazardous beach conditions during the effective period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Beach hazard statements warn of conditions that can pose safety risks to swimmers and beachgoers and can disrupt recreation and local shoreline activities. People in the affected area may need to avoid entering the water and follow local safety guidance.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 2:03PM CDT until September 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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