UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety

The UW Lifesaving Station on Lake Mendota is a lake rescue squad, serving boaters and swimmers of the UW-Madison and greater Madison community.

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Current Conditions: Green Flag, Wind WNW 10-15 gusting 18 mph, Air 70F, Water 69F. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Forecast: REST OF TODAY...Sunny late in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Blue Flag, Wind NNW 15-18mph Gust 21, Air 60F, Water 70F. Forecast: Sunny, High 70F, Wind NW 15-20mph. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

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Flag change to green/yellow. Winds W 6-12 mph.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Blue/Yellow Flag, Wind SSW 14-17mph, Air 78F, Water 70F. Forecast: Partly Sunny, High 80F, Wind W 10-20mph, Chance of Showers/Thunderstorms in Afternoon. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Blue Flag, Wind WSW 15-20mph, Air 73F, Water 70F. Forecast: Sunny, High 80F, Wind W 10-20mph. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Red Flag. Thunderstorms and possible tornado. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds light and variable increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon

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Flag Change to GREEN/YELLOW: thunderstorms have moved east. No lightning has been identified in the area. More storms are expected through tonight and tomorrow. We will continue to watch the weather closely. OUW/Hoofer return by 8:15 PM

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Flag Change to RED: Lightning and Thunderstorms approaching Madison from the West and Southwest. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Madison area.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Green/Yellow Flag, Wind SW 6-12mph, Air 84F, Water 74F.
Forecast: Partly cloudy w/ 100% ch. PM t-storms some severe, High 85F, Wind SW 10-20. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is predicting an enhanced risk level in Wisconsin from 7:00 AM Wednesday to 7:00 AM Thursday. Be prepared for significant storms throughout the day.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

12:22pm CDT #SPC Day2 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across eastern Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and eastern Iowa https://t.co/Y1WiOd8m1i

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Current Conditions: Green/Yellow Flag, Wind NW 5-10mph, Air 75F, Water 73F. Forecast: Mostly cloudy with chance of showers/thunderstorms around noon. High 87F. Wind light and variable. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

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Flag Change to RED: Storms approaching from the south with high chance for lightning

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Green/Yellow Flag, Wind SE 7-12 mph, Air 70F, Water 70F.
Forecast: Cloudy. High 80F. Wind SE 10-15mph. Likely Thunderstorms after 3 PM.
Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Flag change: Green/Yellow. Wind SE 10-13mph. Yellow line in effect for possible thunderstorms.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Flag change from Green to Blue due to winds gusting over 18mph.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Green Flag, Wind SE 12-17mph, Air 75F, Water 70F. Forecast: Partly sunny. High 83F. Wind ESE 10-20mph. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Current Conditions: Green Flag, Wind W 3-4mph, Air 79F, Water 70F. Forecast: Mainly sunny. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Hoofers/OUW Rentals return by 8:15PM.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Flag change: Green/Yellow. Lighting out of the area.

[UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety @UWHarvey]

Red Flag. Currently cloudy with light rain and lightning in area. 68F, Wind S 8MPH Water 69. Flag currently red due to lightning in the area. Hoofers/OUW in today by 8:15pm