Indiana Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 01:42

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 3:42AM CDT until May 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake County IN. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL