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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
955 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

ILZ006-282145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
955 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........64-68.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast to south winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms in
                            the evening, then showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest to west winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-282145-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
955 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast to south winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms in
                            the evening, then showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms overnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest to west winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ001-282145-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
955 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms in
                            the evening, then showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest to west winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

INZ002-282145-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
955 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated to scattered
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms in
                            the evening, then showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest to west winds 10 to 15 mph.

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


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