Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 3:22PM CDT until June 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Porter County.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Thursday through Thursday 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:
Porter
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov