Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 14 at 9:33AM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM CDT this afternoon through Tuesday 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; Northern Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov