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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
431 AM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

MIZ177-277-182130-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
Including the beaches of Silver Beach, Warren Dunes,
and New Buffalo
431 AM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:27 AM.
Sunset......................9:18 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:27 AM.
Sunset......................9:17 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

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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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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INZ103-182130-
Northern La Porte-
Including the beaches of Mt. Baldy, Washington Park,
and Long Beach
331 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................7 - High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated sprinkles.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:29 AM.
Sunset......................9:19 PM.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Sunrise.....................6:30 AM.
Sunset......................9:18 PM.

.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
sunny. Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.

&&

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 additional information regarding beach safety and UV index
definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards


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