Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 1043 AM CDT Thu May 21 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. 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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