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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 3:02PM CDT until September 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
National Weather Service Chicago issued a Beach Hazards Statement covering Lake Michigan beaches in the Chicago area beginning Sept 18 at 3:02 PM CDT and lasting through Sept 19 at 3:00 PM CDT (local times).
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 6/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 8/10
Why it matters
Beach hazards (e.g., rip currents, high waves, dangerous swimming conditions) pose immediate risks to swimmers, beachgoers, and nearshore recreational activities in the Chicago area while the statement is in effect.

