Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:02PM CDT until September 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon.
* 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:
Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov