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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 3:36 PM Aug. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves up to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * 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: 3:14 PM Aug. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North and northeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Friday. * 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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