Real time data for the Lake Michigan Beaches of Milwaukee County Lat: N 43° 3' 41.40" Long: W 87° 52' 22.44"
Milwaukee County Beaches
Real time weather and beach conditions for the Lake Michigan Beaches of Milwaukee County
today’s weather forecast
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Updated: Thursday 9/29, 19:07 (Source: NOAA Point Forecast)
Warnings and advisories
2 products issued by NWS for: 7NM ENE West Milwaukee WI
Small Craft Advisory
Hazardous Weather Outlook
(Source: NWS hazardous weather outlook)
today's nearshore forecast
Tonight: Northeast wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 25 knots in the late evening and overnight. Chance of showers. Waves 4 to 7 feet.
Friday: Northeast wind 15 to 25 knots easing to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon. Periods of showers. Waves 4 to 6 feet.
Updated: Thursday 9/29, 15:29 (Source: NOAA NDBC)
water and wave forecast
The beach winds and waves forecast will resume in the Spring.
(Source: NWS Surfcast)
Water temperature: 59 °F
Updated: Thursday 9/29, 13:00 (Source: GLOS Nowcast 3D)
swim hazard risk
A current recreational beach forecast is not available. The National Weather Service Beach Hazard Program will return in May 2017, shortly before the Memorial Day weekend.
(Source: NWS Surfcast)
Strong currents can occur anytime, especially near piers and jetties.
Learn more about Rip Currents and how to escape them before going to the beach!
breakwater gauge
Located on the McKinley breakwater.
Conditions on: Thursday 9/29 at 07:40 PM
Air temperature: 60.3 °F
Wind Direction: N ( 360 deg true )
Wind Speed: 19 kts
Wind Gust: 22 kts
(Source: NDBC Stn: MLWW3)
today's air quality
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(Source: EPA AIRNow)
uv index forecast
for Friday, September 30, 2016:
Take precautions if you will be outside, such as wearing a hat and sunglasses and using sunscreen SPF 30+. Reduce your exposure to the sun's most intense UV radiation by seeking shade during midday hours.
(Source: EPA SunWise)
bacterial monitoring
All natural waters contain microorganisms and may at times contain microorganisms that can cause gastrointestinal illness.
- Atwater Park Beach
- Bay View Park Beach
- Bender Beach
- Bradford Beach
- Grant Park Beach
- Klode Park Beach
- McKinley Beach
- South Shore Beach
- Tietjen Beach / Doctor's Park Beach
Bacterial monitoring of these Lake Michigan beaches in Milwaukee County has ended for the season.
Sampling will resume in the Spring.
(Source: wibeaches.us)
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