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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
773 FZUS53 KLOT 150917 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 417 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024 ILZ006-152115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 417 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........69-73. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely until early morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the late evening and overnight. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low 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 $$ ILZ103-104-152115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 417 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........69-73. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. High Temperature............Around 90. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the late evening and early morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming 10 to 15 mph in the late evening and overnight. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming north late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low 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 $$ INZ001-152115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 417 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. High Temperature............In the lower 90s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the late evening and early morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate 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 $$ INZ002-152115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 417 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the late evening and overnight. Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate 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 $$