Chicago weather: Beach Hazards Statement in effect through Thursday morning

3-5 feet waves to cause life-threatening swimming conditions at all Chicago-area Lake Michigan beaches

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Beach Hazards Statement in effect through Thursday morning

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening this week at beaches in the Chicago area.

An advisory is in effect for all Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago, the north suburbs and Northwest Indiana, officials said.

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The Beach Hazards Statement advisory began Wednesday and is expected to last until Thursday at 10 a.m.

Wave heights will range from 3 to 5 feet, ABC7 meteorologists said.

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

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