Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/23/2026 12:41

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 2:41PM CDT until September 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this 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: 
Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov