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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
403 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

ILZ006-212130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
403 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........62-66.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the
                            morning. A slight chance of showers.
                            A slight chance of thunderstorms in
                            the late morning and afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            after midnight.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms in the morning. A chance
                            of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-212130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
403 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest late.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms early in the afternoon. A
                            chance of thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-212130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
403 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy dense fog in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest after midnight.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-212130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
403 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy dense fog in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the late evening and
                            overnight.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

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


$$