Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 14:26

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 4:26PM CDT until July 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to 10 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. 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