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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
408 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

ILZ006-222115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
408 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning.
                            A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
                            30 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            in the evening. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            west 10 to 15 mph late.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-222115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
408 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
                            30 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            in the evening. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            west late.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.

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

$$

INZ001-222115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
408 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            in the late evening and early morning.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            west 10 to 15 mph late.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.

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

$$

INZ002-222115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
408 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up
                            to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            in the late evening and early morning.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph becoming
                            west late.

.SUNDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

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


$$