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
Sender: