Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 20 at 3:11PM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook County. In Indiana, Lake and
Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
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:
Central Cook; Lake; Porter
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov