Moderate Expected Likely Beach Hazards Statement Beach Hazards Statement issued August 3 at 2:40AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL Aug 3, 2:40 AM → Aug 3, 9:00 AM WHAT: High wave action and dangerous currents expected atLake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. WHERE: Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. WHEN: Until 9 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS: Swimming conditions will be life threatening,especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swimadvisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. + Read More Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures. Updated: Aug 3, 8:35 AM Source: NWS Alert