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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 2:19 AM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:46 AM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast to east winds 10 to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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