Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 4 at 12:41PM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov