Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 11:43

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 14 at 1:43PM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches expected. Waves greater than 4 feet 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