Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 2:50PM CDT until September 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, lingering
dangerous currents expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet expected. For
the second Beach Hazards Statement, High wave action and
dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to
10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake County IL.
* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 7 PM CDT
this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from
Sunday morning through Tuesday 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