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

ILZ006-250930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
417 PM 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.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely late.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            south 15 to 20 mph late.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely early in the
                            morning, then a slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 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...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

$$

ILZ103-104-250930-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
417 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66-70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely in the
                            morning, then a chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest 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...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

$$

INZ001-250930-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
417 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely in the
                            morning, then a chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 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

$$

INZ002-250930-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
417 PM 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.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly clear, then becoming partly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms late.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s.
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. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely in the
                            morning, then a chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 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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