Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 9:29PM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issue date: 2026-09-18T02:29+00:00
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life-threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional period of dangerous swimming conditions is expected Friday night into early next week.
