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

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

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

.REST OF 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, then becoming partly cloudy. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms in the late morning
                            and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 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 5 to 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
935 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot this morning building to
                            1 to 2 feet this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........63-67.
Weather.....................Cloudy, then clearing this afternoon.
                            A chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms in the late morning
                            and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 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
935 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot this morning building to
                            1 to 2 feet this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Cloudy, then clearing this afternoon.
                            A chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms in the late morning
                            and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 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 5 to 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
935 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot this morning building to
                            1 to 2 feet this afternoon.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Cloudy, then clearing this afternoon.
                            A chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms in the late morning
                            and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north late.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 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


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