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Beach Hazards Statement

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Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional period of dangerous swimming conditions is expected Friday night into early next week.
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