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

**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.

**What You Should Do:**

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Chicago IL

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 9:58 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 6:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*