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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
319 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ILZ006-050930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
319 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

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

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms in the morning. Scattered
                            showers. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 20 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...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

$$

ILZ103-104-050930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
319 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            in the late evening and overnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of
                            thunderstorms in the morning. Scattered
                            showers. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
                            to west 15 to 20 mph 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...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

$$

INZ001-050930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
319 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the morning,
                            then a slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the morning. A
                            slight chance of thunderstorms with
                            isolated showers late.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 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...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

$$

INZ002-050930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
319 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers
                            early in the evening. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south after midnight.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms early in the morning,
                            then a slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the late morning and
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            west around 15 mph 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...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


$$