Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 01:19

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 3:19AM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 1:19am
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this 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; Central Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov