Dangerous Swimming Conditions Forecasted For Tuesday, Wednesday

WISCONSIN — The National Weather Service reported hazardous swimming conditions Tuesday for beaches along Lake Michigan.

Waves between 3 and 5 feet high are expected along shores in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties after 7 p.m. High waves and winds will make swimming conditions dangerous until Wednesday afternoon, the service said.

People should avoid Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee, North Beach in Racine, the Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine and Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha, as these areas will be the most dangerous to swim in, the service said.

People should steer clear of the water, piers, break walls and river outlets Tuesday and Wednesday, the agency said in a statement.

Here's the weather forecast for the next three days:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.