Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 10:01AM CDT until September 24 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake County IL.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* 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