Chicago weather: Beach Hazards Statement in effect Sunday morning through Labor Day evening

Friday, August 30, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Beach Hazards statement is in effect for part of the holiday weekend.



Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening on Sunday and Monday at Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois' Lake County and parts of Cook County.

The beach hazard advisory begins Sunday morning and is expected to last until 7 p.m. Monday, which is Labor Day.

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Wave heights will range from 4 to 8 feet due to strong winds, ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

Beach Hazards Statement in effect Sunday morning to Labor Day evening


"Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers," a public alert read. "Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures."



A list of swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches can be found at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/beaches.

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