Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 9:16PM CDT until July 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook
Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* 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