Illinois Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 08:13

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 10:13AM CDT until July 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents occurring at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this 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