Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 9:43PM CDT until September 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake County, IN.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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