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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
339 FZUS53 KLOT 030821 SRFLOT 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 $$ INZ002-032145- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 321 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........64-68. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers late in the morning. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph early in the afternoon, then becoming north late. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Nearly calm. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable. .INDEPENDENCE DAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming north around 5 mph in the late morning and afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$