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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
505 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

ILZ006-210930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
505 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........62-66.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
                            Isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms
                            in the evening. Areas of dense fog.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Areas of fog in the
                            morning. A slight chance of afternoon
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-210930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
505 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog.
                            Isolated thunderstorms possible.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms
                            early in the evening. Areas of fog.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Areas of fog early in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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

$$

INZ001-210930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
505 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog.
                            Isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms
                            early in the evening. Areas of dense
                            fog.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Areas of fog early in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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

$$

INZ002-210930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
505 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog.
                            Isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms
                            early in the evening. Areas of dense fog.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Areas of fog early in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.MONDAY...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


$$