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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
353 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

ILZ006-130930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
353 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south around 5 mph after midnight.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-130930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
353 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            around 5 mph late.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower to mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-130930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
353 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-130930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
353 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast after midnight.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.

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


$$