Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
417 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

INZ001-002-181030-
/O.CAN.KLOT.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250818T1500Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
417 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

While breaking waves and moderately strong currents will persist
into this morning, the threat for life-threatening swimming
conditions has subsided.

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ILZ006-103-104-181730-
/O.EXT.KLOT.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250818T2000Z/
Lake IL-Northern Cook-Central Cook-
417 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
  Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 5 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$