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09/18/2026 · Otsego County

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 2:39PM 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 fo...

09/17/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 9:58PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

09/18/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 9:58PM CDT until September 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

09/18/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 9:10PM CDT until September 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and...

09/18/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:02PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake County IL. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

09/18/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:02PM CDT until September 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially fo...

09/18/2026