Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 2:55AM CDT until September 24 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at
Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 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