Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Chicago, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Arlington Heights, IL ∙ Evanston, IL ∙ Schaumburg, IL ∙ Palatine, IL ∙ Skokie, IL ∙ Oak Lawn, IL ∙ Mount Prospect, IL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 1005 AM CDT Sat May 30 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High waves of 3 to 5 ft and dangerous currents expected at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * 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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