Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:56AM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at
Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
In Indiana, Lake County.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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:
Northern Cook; Central Cook; Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov