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

**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.

**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 20, 2026 3:17 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 11:30 AM UTC

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