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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
739 FZUS53 KLOT 170911 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 411 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 ILZ006-172115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 411 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers early in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. .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 $$ ILZ103-104-172115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 411 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers early in the evening. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-172115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 411 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming around 15 mph late. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 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 $$ INZ002-172115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 411 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north late. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Mostly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$