Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:17AM CDT until September 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this 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; Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov