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09/21/2026 · Menominee County

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:33AM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperience...

09/18/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 9:29PM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life-threatening, especially f...

09/17/2026

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Dangerous Lake Michigan Conditions: Avoid Beaches and Piers Through Wednesday

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Lake, Northern Cook, and Central Cook Counties through Wednesday evening due to high waves and dangerous currents on Lake Michigan; residents must avoid swimming and shoreline structures.

09/21/2026

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Dangerous Lake Michigan Conditions: Avoid Beaches in Lake and Porter Counties

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Lake and Porter Counties until Wednesday afternoon, warning of dangerous 3 to 6-foot waves and currents in Lake Michigan, according to the NWS.

09/21/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 6:02PM CDT until September 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can swe...

09/21/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 4:09PM CDT until September 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swi...

09/21/2026