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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
255 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

ILZ006-112130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
255 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........69-73.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

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

$$

ILZ103-104-112130-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
255 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

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

$$

INZ001-112130-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
255 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast
                            in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East to southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

.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...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

$$

INZ002-112130-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
255 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Water Temperature...........68-72.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then becoming partly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.

.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...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


$$