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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches...UPDATED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
814 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

ILZ006-180915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
814 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in
                            the late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of sprinkles
                            early in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-180915-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
814 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in
                            the late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny. A chance of sprinkles in the
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-180915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
814 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in
                            the late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming sunny. A
                            chance of sprinkles in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-180915-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
814 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in
                            the late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming sunny. A
                            chance of sprinkles in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

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


$$