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Beach Hazards Statement — Lake, IL, Northern Cook, IL, Central Cook, IL
Issued
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · mer., sept. 23 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLOT

Affected Areas

Lake, IL Northern Cook, IL Central Cook, IL

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, lingering
dangerous currents expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet expected. For
the second Beach Hazards Statement, High wave action and
dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to
10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake County IL.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 7 PM CDT
this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from
Sunday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.

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