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Active Weather Warnings
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 57°
Night 50°
Precipitation 4 %
Wind 13 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 9

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:11PM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
May 20, 4:11 PM May 21, 1:00 PM
WHAT: High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

WHERE: Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.

WHEN: Through Thursday 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.
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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.
Updated: May 20, 4:50 PM Source: NWS Alert