Indiana Beach Hazards Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 13:15

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 3:15PM CDT until May 22 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents occuring at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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; Porter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL