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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1153 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

ILZ006-022115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
1153 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms through
                            mid afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
                            late evening and overnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest late.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms early in
                            the morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

ILZ103-104-022115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
1153 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms through
                            mid afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, a chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms after
                            midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest late.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms early in
                            the morning, then a slight chance of
                            showers in the late morning and early
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

INZ001-022115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1153 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming cloudy. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers early in
                            the morning. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms until late afternoon. A
                            slight chance of showers in the late
                            morning and afternoon.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

INZ002-022115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
1153 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms after
                            midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms until
                            late afternoon, then a slight chance of
                            showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.SATURDAY...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


$$