Branch, WI Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Beach Hazards Statement
Sheboygan; Ozaukee; Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 11:09PM CDT until September 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
September 22nd, 2026 11:09:00 pm CDT
September 22nd, 2026 11:09:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 07:15:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:53PM CDT until September 26 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 06/13/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 22nd, 2026 10:53:00 pm CDT
September 22nd, 2026 10:53:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 11:00:00 am CDT
Frost Advisory
Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Washburn; Sawyer; Price
Frost Advisory issued September 22 at 9:36PM CDT until September 23 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The best chances for frost will be in inland areas away from Lake Superior.
Minor
Likely
Expected
September 22nd, 2026 09:36:00 pm CDT
September 22nd, 2026 09:36:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 08:00:00 am CDT
Frost Advisory
Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln
Frost Advisory issued September 22 at 6:43PM CDT until September 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Minor
Likely
Expected
September 22nd, 2026 06:43:00 pm CDT
September 22nd, 2026 06:43:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 02:45:00 am CDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Branch.
Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.
For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.