# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
WHERE
Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
WHEN
Until 7 PM CDT 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.
ISSUED AT
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Chicago IL
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Central Cook, Lake IL, Northern Cook