Beach Hazard Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 902 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook County. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * 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.