Illinois, Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 00:33

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 2:33AM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 12:33am
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook County. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
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: 
Central Cook; Lake; Porter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL