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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
924 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

ILZ006-300930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
924 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.


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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

Note: The final beach forecast of the 2024 season will be issued the
afternoon of Monday, September 30th.

$$

ILZ103-104-300930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
924 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east 5 to 10 mph late.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.


&&

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

Note: The final beach forecast of the 2024 season will be issued the
afternoon of Monday, September 30th.

$$

INZ001-300930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
924 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

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


&&

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

Note: The final beach forecast of the 2024 season will be issued the
afternoon of Monday, September 30th.

$$

INZ002-300930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
924 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet
                            late.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

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


&&

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

Note: The final beach forecast of the 2024 season will be issued the
afternoon of Monday, September 30th.

$$