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Beach Hazards Statement — NWS Chicago (issued Sep 19 3:30AM CDT)
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Beach Hazards Statement effective September 19 from 3:30 AM CDT until 3:00 PM CDT for the Chicago area, indicating hazardous conditions at local beaches during that period.
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
- 7/10
Why it matters
A Beach Hazards Statement signals dangerous conditions for swimmers and beachgoers along the affected shoreline; people near Lake Michigan beaches should exercise caution and avoid hazardous water activities while the statement is in effect.

