Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 19:09

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 10:09PM EDT until September 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Those visiting the beach should stay out of the water. *Waves of 2 to 4 feet. *Strong southward flowing longshore current expected. *Strong structural current near piers and breakwalls, especially on the north sides. *Rip currents possible within sandbars. * WHERE...Northern La Porte county. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description: 
Northern La Porte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov