Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 9:58PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake County, IL.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov