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Beach Hazards Statement — Lake, IL, Northern Cook, IL, Central Cook, IL, Lake, IN, Porter, IN
Issued
4:44 PM CDT · Mon, Jul 27 2026
Expires
10:00 AM CDT · Wed, Jul 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLOT

Affected Areas

Lake, IL Northern Cook, IL Central Cook, IL Lake, IN Porter, IN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Thunderstorm activity through late this afternoon will
create varying currents, rapid water level fluctuations, and
dangerous swimming conditions with waves 3 to 5 feet expected.
Northerly winds will develop tonight and create high wave action
and dangerous swimming conditions with waves 6 to 9 feet
expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook
Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.