Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Chicago, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Gary, IN ∙ Evanston, IL ∙ Hammond, IN ∙ Arlington Heights, IL ∙ Schaumburg, IL ∙ Palatine, IL ∙ Skokie, IL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 343 PM CDT Wed Jul 9 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents occurring at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will increase quickly this afternoon behind a front. Don't let your guard down!. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

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