Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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FZUS53 KLOT 040858
SRFLOT
Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
358 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
ILZ006-042115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
358 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers early in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. A chance of thunderstorms.
Showers likely after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
ILZ103-104-042115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
358 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers in the late morning and
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. A chance of thunderstorms.
Showers likely after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms early in the morning,
then a chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the late
morning and afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
west late.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
INZ001-042115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
358 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers late in the morning. A chance
of showers early in the afternoon, then
a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the late morning and early
afternoon, then becoming east late.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then
showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the late evening and
overnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$
INZ002-042115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
358 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers in the late morning and
afternoon. A slight chance of
thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then
showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the late evening and
overnight.
.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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
$$