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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1032 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

ILZ006-272115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1032 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers in the morning. A chance of
                            showers in the afternoon. A slight
                            chance of thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.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...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

$$

ILZ103-104-272115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1032 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers in the morning. A chance of
                            showers in the afternoon. A slight
                            chance of thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-272115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1032 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
                            the afternoon. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms late.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-272115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1032 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
                            the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

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


$$