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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1041 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

ILZ006-302115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1041 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-302115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1041 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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

$$

INZ001-302115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1041 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            east around 10 mph late.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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

$$

INZ002-302115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1041 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            east 10 to 15 mph late.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...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


$$