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Illinois, Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 14:44

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 4:44PM CDT until July 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...Thunderstorm activity through late this afternoon will create varying currents, rapid water level fluctuations, and dangerous swimming conditions with waves 3 to 5 feet expected. Northerly winds will develop tonight and create high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions with waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE......

Areas: Lake County IL, Cook County IL, Lake County IN, Porter County IN

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Monday, July 27, 2026 - 14:44

Expires: Monday, July 27, 2026 - 22:45

Sender: [email protected]

Illinois, Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 09:20

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 11:20AM CDT until July 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening...

Areas: Lake County IL, Cook County IL, Lake County IN, Porter County IN

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Monday, July 27, 2026 - 09:20

Expires: Monday, July 27, 2026 - 17:30

Sender: [email protected]

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