Indiana Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 08:04

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 11:04AM EDT until July 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:04am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet this evening and then building to 5 to 8 feet by Wednesday morning before receding Wednesday night. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls into the evening. * WHERE...Northern La Porte county. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning. * 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