Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:16PM CDT until May 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected
at Lake Michigan beaches.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Area Description:
Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov