Illinois Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 19:19

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 9:19PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
Area Description: 
Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL