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344 FZUS53 KLOT 190741 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ILZ006-192115- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south overnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 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...Moderate 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 $$ ILZ103-104-192115- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Water Temperature...........70-74. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south overnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-192115- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........69-73. Weather.....................Mostly Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west 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...Moderate 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 $$ INZ002-192115- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 241 AM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........69-73. Weather.....................Mostly Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. .FRIDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$