# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
WHERE
Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
WHEN
Through Monday 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.
ISSUED AT
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:19 AM 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
