Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 854 AM CDT Fri Aug 1 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches occurring. * WHERE...In Illinois, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. 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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