Beach Hazard Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 1036 AM CDT Thu Aug 28 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves up to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday 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.