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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

ILZ006-270930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s to around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing to 5
                            to 10 mph late.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-270930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s to around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph,
                            diminishing to around 10 mph late.

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

$$

INZ001-270930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet late.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s to around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            north around 10 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...High 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

$$

INZ002-270930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................Building to 4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet, subsiding to 2 to 4 feet late.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing
                            to around 10 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.SUNDAY...High 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


$$