Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 3:42AM CDT until May 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake County IN.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov