Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 9:16PM CDT until July 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issue date: 2026-07-28T02:16+00:00
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
