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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
Issued by National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1050 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

ILZ006-162115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1050 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers in the afternoon. A slight
                            chance of thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers early in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            around 10 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-162115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1050 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 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 late.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms early in the
                            evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
                            10 to 15 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

INZ001-162115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1050 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
                            10 to 15 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

INZ002-162115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1050 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north
                            late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight, then becoming
                            northwest around 5 mph late.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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


$$