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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
341 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

ILZ006-072215-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
341 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the
                            evening, then a chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-072215-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
341 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            after midnight.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-072215-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
341 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the morning, then
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms in
                            the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-072215-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
341 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south after midnight.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

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


$$