Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 01:30

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 3:30AM CDT until September 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:30am
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this 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