Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 18:59

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves 3 to 5 feet. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls. * WHERE...Northern La Porte county. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description: 
Northern La Porte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana