Kewaunee County Emergency Management

06/11/2026

(6.11.26) Beach Hazard Statement
Beach Hazard in effect from this evening through Fri morning.

High waves and dangerous currents expected along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties beaches.

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish Dunes Beach in Door County. Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

06/11/2026

Update: Widespread severe weather has decreased. Wind will continue to be the main hazard with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. The greatest risk for damaging winds will be between 3 and 8pm.

(6.11.26)
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon/evening over northeast Wisconsin and east-central Wisconsin. Primary hazards are damaging winds and large hail.

Heavy rain could result in flooding this afternoon/evening,
especially over central Wisconsin where soils are saturated
from the heavy rain on Wednesday.

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches
from this evening through early Friday morning.

A few strong storms are possible Saturday afternoon.

Spotters are requested to report any wind damage, hail, or
flooding to the National Weather Service in Green Bay.

06/10/2026

(6.10.26) Kewaunee County (southern portion) is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4:15pm with expected 80mph gusts.

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06/10/2026

(6.10.26)
Severe Storm Potential:
Strong to severe storms over northern WI as line of storms moves in from west. Damaging winds the main hazard.
This Afternoon-Evening - Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms. All severe weather hazards could occur.
Thursday Afternoon-Evening - Scattered strong to severe storms. Damaging winds & large hail the primary hazards.
Heavy Rain Potential:
Localized heavy rain today through this evening. Risk of flooding will be greatest where repeated rounds of heavy rain occur.
Heavy rain for more of the area on Thursday afternoon and evening. Localized risk of flooding.
Dangerous Heat Potential: Has become more limited due to the expected multiple rounds of storms. If there is enough of a break between rounds of storms, heat index values could briefly reach the lower 90s this afternoon.

06/09/2026

(6.9.26)
Heat indices in the 90s with some locations approaching 100° on Wednesday. There is an increased risk of heat-related illness.

Early Wednesday Morning: Marginal risk for strong to severe storms possible, mainly in central WI. Damaging winds and large hail possible.
Late Wednesday Afternoon-Evening: Slight risk (2 out of 5) to Enhanced risk for severe storms area-wide. All severe weather hazards are possible.
Thursday Afternoon-Evening: Marginal risk to Slight risk for scattered severe storms. Damaging winds and large hail possible.

06/08/2026

We all respond to heat differently and some populations are more vulnerable to heat. Please check on these people during extreme heat events.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

(6.8.26)
Scattered showers and storms are expected this morning through
tonight.

Tuesday through Sunday:
Thunderstorms will be possible at times throughout the week.

Increasing heat and humidity this week will result in heat
indices climbing into the upper 80s to low 90s at most locations,
though a few 100 degree readings will be possible Wednesday
afternoon.

06/07/2026

Walt KE9TT does regular checks on the Amateur Radio Emergency Services equipment at the Emergency Operations Center. Thank you for sharing and explaining some of that process this week!

06/07/2026

Don't forget about your Pets during extreme heat. Here are some tips to follow to keep the safe during the hot day ahead.