Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 28 at 2:56PM CDT until May 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents
occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook
Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this 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; Lake; Porter
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov