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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
331 AM CDT Sat Jul 20 2024

ILZ006-202200-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
331 AM CDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.

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

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the late morning.

.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

$$

ILZ103-104-202200-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
331 AM CDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........70-74.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east around 10 mph in the afternoon.

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

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the late morning.

.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

$$

INZ001-202200-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
331 AM CDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast 5 to 10 mph in the early
                            afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the early afternoon.

.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

$$

INZ002-202200-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
331 AM CDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast 5 to 10 mph in the early
                            afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north
                            in the early afternoon.

.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


$$