Indiana Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:11PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake County IN. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
Area Description: 
Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL