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Location: Chesterton, IN
Elevation: 636ft
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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 1:20 AM Aug. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan
beaches expected.

* WHERE...Porter County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:07 AM Aug. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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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