Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Chicago, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Arlington Heights, IL ∙ Evanston, IL ∙ Schaumburg, IL ∙ Palatine, IL ∙ Skokie, IL ∙ Oak Park, IL ∙ Hoffman Estates, IL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 303 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 TO 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through late tonight. * 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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