Town Of Burns Harbor

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 3:20AM CDT until September 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

9/21/2026

Dangerous Lake Michigan Waves Prompt Beach Hazards Statement for Porter County

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Porter County until Monday, September 21 at 7:00 AM CDT, warning of dangerous 4-6 foot waves and currents on Lake Michigan, with authorities advising against swimming or venturing onto shoreline structures.

Porter County Beaches Face Dangerous Waves; Stay Out of Water

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Porter County until Monday morning, September 21, due to dangerous waves and currents on Lake Michigan; residents should stay out of the water and off shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 10:23AM CDT until September 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:17AM CDT until September 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 10:06PM CDT until September 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT Sunday through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

9/19/2026