Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 9:38AM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:38am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at
Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional period of dangerous
swimming conditions is expected tonight into early next week.
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