Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 19:21

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 9:21PM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * 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; Northern Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL