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

ILZ006-262130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
348 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot this morning building to
                            1 to 2 feet this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning with isolated showers
                            and thunderstorms. Decreasing clouds this
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north 10 to 15 this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet in the morning, decreasing
                            to 2 to 4 feet by noon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-262130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
348 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot this morning building to
                            1 to 2 feet this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning with isolated showers
                            and thunderstorms. Decreasing clouds this
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet in the morning, decreasing
                            to 2 to 4 feet by noon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.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

$$

INZ001-262130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
348 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet
                            this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning with isolated showers
                            and thunderstorms. Decreasing clouds this
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Winds winds around 5, becoming north 5 to 10
                            mph this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet in the morning, decreasing to
                            2 to 4 feet by noon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-262130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
348 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 1 to 2 feet
                            this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning with isolated showers
                            and thunderstorms. Decreasing clouds this
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph becoming north
                            10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet in the morning decreasing to
                            2 to 4 feet by noon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.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


$$