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

ILZ006-242130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
339 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            5 to 10 mph this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Increasing cloudiness with a chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south by daybreak Tuesday.

.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...Low swim risk*.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low 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

$$

ILZ103-104-242130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
339 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Increasing cloudiness with a chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south 10 to 15 mph.

.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...Low 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

$$

INZ001-242130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
339 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Increasing cloudiness with a chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph.
.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...Moderate 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

$$

INZ002-242130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
339 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Increasing cloudiness with a chance
                            of showers and thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph.

.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...Moderate 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


$$