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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
253 PM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

ILZ006-300915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
253 PM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north 15 to 25 mph after midnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 20 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

ILZ103-104-300915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
253 PM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north 15 to 25 mph after midnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

INZ001-300915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
253 PM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north 20 to 25 mph overnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

INZ002-300915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
253 PM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
                            increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the late
                            evening and overnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot


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