Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 3:08AM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:08am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM CDT this morning through 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:
Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov