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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
954 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

ILZ006-242115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
954 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........67-71.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the late evening and
                            overnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south late.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-242115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
954 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            east late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the evening. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms
                            after midnight.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.

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

$$

INZ001-242115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
954 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the evening. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms
                            after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph late.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west
                            10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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

$$

INZ002-242115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
954 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late in the evening. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms
                            after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph in the late evening and
                            overnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            west 10 to 15 mph late.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*.
.FRIDAY...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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