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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 3:30AM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
National Weather Service Chicago issued a Beach Hazards Statement for September 19, 3:30 AM CDT to 7:00 PM CDT affecting the Chicago area shoreline.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation
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
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Why it matters
A Beach Hazards Statement signals hazardous conditions along beaches (e.g., dangerous surf or currents) that can threaten swimmers, beachgoers, and small craft. Local recreation and shoreline safety are likely affected during the advisory period.

