Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 2:48PM CDT until September 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous currents
occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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