# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 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.
ISSUED AT
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 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, Lake IN, Northern Cook, Porter
