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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1119 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024

ILZ006-132130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1119 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet in
the afternoon.
Water Temperature...........71-75.
Weather.....................Becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Decreasing cloudiness. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low 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

$$

ILZ103-104-132130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1119 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet in
the afternoon.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Decreasing cloudiness. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low 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

$$

INZ001-132130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1119 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Decreasing cloudiness. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low 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

$$

INZ002-132130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1119 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Becoming partly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Decreasing coudiness. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...Low 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


$$