Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 4:16AM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 2:16am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night.
* 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; Northern Cook
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov