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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1124 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

ILZ006-082115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1124 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the afternoon.
                            Scattered showers and thunderstorms
                            late.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the evening,
                            then a slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-082115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1124 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the afternoon.
                            Scattered showers and thunderstorms
                            late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the evening,
                            then a slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            west late.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the late morning and early
                            afternoon, then becoming east late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

INZ001-082115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1124 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms with isolated showers
                            late in the morning. Scattered showers
                            and thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the late morning and early
                            afternoon, then becoming east late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

INZ002-082115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1124 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms with isolated showers
                            late in the morning, then scattered
                            showers and thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms in the evening. A chance
                            of showers until early morning. A
                            slight chance of thunderstorms after
                            midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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


$$