Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:33AM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issue date: 2026-09-18T08:33+00:00
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional period of dangerous swimming conditions is expected tonight into early next week.
