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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

ILZ006-032145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers early
                            in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast
                            this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Nearly calm.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the late morning and
                            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

$$

ILZ103-104-032145-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers
                            early in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Nearly calm.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            5 to 10 mph in the late morning and
                            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

$$

INZ001-032145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers
                            early in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Nearly calm.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers late in the morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the late
                            morning and 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

$$

INZ002-032145-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers late
                            in the morning.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northwest around 5 mph early in the
                            afternoon, then becoming north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Nearly calm.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north around 5 mph in the late
                            morning and afternoon.

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


$$