Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 9:44PM CDT until September 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...High waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous currents
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