Active Weather Alerts
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:35 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Nearshore waters from North Point Light WI to Winthrop Harbor IL... Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI TO Winthrop Harbor IL 5 nm off shore to mid lake... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 435 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 12 nm west of Kenosha, moving east at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 8:12 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daytime heat index values up to 107 each day and overnight heat index values only in the upper 70s expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values along the lakeshore will be a few degrees cooler, but still expecting higher heat index values just inland from Lake Michigan. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:05 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:35 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Strong winds possible as rain ends this afternoon... Winds of 40 to 50 mph will be possible this afternoon as rain comes to an end across southern Wisconsin. This appears to be a wake low situation where winds can be gusty for up to an hour after the rain comes to an end. Platteville and other weather stations in southwest Wisconsin have gusted to 47 mph already. Also, random lightning strikes will be possible within the area of light to moderate rain as it moves through this afternoon. As of 2:30pm, the leading area of this rain generally ran from Fond du Lac down to Janesville and is moving east.
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