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09/24/2026 · Otsego County

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 10:23AM 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 9:25AM CDT until September 23 at 1:00PM 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 County IN. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

09/21/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 9:25AM 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 swim...

09/21/2026

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 9:25AM CDT until September 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

09/21/2026

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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.

09/21/2026

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US and China Grapple with AI Safety Concerns Amidst Distrust

The United States and China both express concerns about the safety implications of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Experts indicate cooperation is crucial for managing these risks, but mutual distrust presents a significant obstacle.

09/24/2026