Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement for Lake; Northern Cook

What: High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 feet expected. Impacts: Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Where: Lake IL and Northern Cook Counties. When:...

ILLake; Northern Cook

Official alert brief

WHAT

High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

WHERE

Lake IL and Northern Cook Counties.

WHEN

Through late tonight.

IMPACTS

Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.