Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 07:25
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.