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...
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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 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 21, 2026 9:25 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 5:30 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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