Headline:
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
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* 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...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook
Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* 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:
Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Lake; Porter
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: