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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Sunday, Sep 20 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the
Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip
currents.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the
Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip
currents.
Where:
Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
When:
From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
Impacts:
Life-threatening waves and rip currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.
Life-threatening waves and rip currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Carlton/South St. Louis
Douglas
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Monday, Sep 21 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
What:
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected.
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected.
Where:
Porter County.
Porter County.
When:
From 10 AM CDT this morning through Monday morning.
From 10 AM CDT this morning through Monday morning.
Impacts:
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Areas Impacted:
Porter
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 feet expected.
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 feet expected.
Where:
Lake County IN.
Lake County IN.
When:
From 10 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening.
From 10 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Areas Impacted:
Lake
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 7:00 AM CDT – Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.
High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 7 to 10 feet expected.
Where:
Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
When:
From 7 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening.
From 7 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
Areas Impacted:
Lake
Northern Cook
Central Cook
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 6:00 AM CDT – Monday, Sep 21 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
What:
High waves and dangerous currents expected.
High waves and dangerous currents expected.
Where:
Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door County.
Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door County.
When:
From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 1 PM CDT Monday.
From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 1 PM CDT Monday.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
Additional Details:
Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish
Dunes Beach in Door County.
Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish
Dunes Beach in Door County.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Door
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 6:00 AM CDT – Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
High waves and dangerous currents expected.
High waves and dangerous currents expected.
Where:
Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc
Counties.
Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc
Counties.
When:
From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 7 PM CDT Tuesday.
From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 7 PM CDT Tuesday.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
Additional Details:
Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County.
Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc
County.
Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County.
Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc
County.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Kewaunee
Manitowoc
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 8:00 AM EDT – Sunday, Sep 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
Where:
Marquette and Alger Counties.
Marquette and Alger Counties.
When:
From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
Impacts:
High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to
life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid
succession can tire swimmers quickly.
High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to
life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid
succession can tire swimmers quickly.
Additional Details:
Current related fatalities and rescues in
the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at
locations listed below:
For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at
Little Presque Isle.
For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.
Current related fatalities and rescues in
the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at
locations listed below:
For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at
Little Presque Isle.
For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Marquette
Alger
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT – Wednesday, Sep 23 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
What:
High risk of rip currents expected.
High risk of rip currents expected.
Where:
Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties.
Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties.
When:
From this evening through Wednesday evening.
From this evening through Wednesday evening.
Impacts:
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Lucas
Ottawa
Erie
Lorain
Cuyahoga
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Monday, Sep 21 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Wednesday, Sep 23 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
What:
High risk of rip currents expected.
High risk of rip currents expected.
Where:
Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.
Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.
When:
From late tonight through Wednesday evening.
From late tonight through Wednesday evening.
Impacts:
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Lake
Ashtabula Lakeshore
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Monday, Sep 21 2026 8:00 AM EDT – Wednesday, Sep 23 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
What:
High risk of rip currents expected.
High risk of rip currents expected.
Where:
Northern Erie County.
Northern Erie County.
When:
From Monday morning through Wednesday evening.
From Monday morning through Wednesday evening.
Impacts:
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
structures extending out into the lake.
Instructions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Erie
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Sep 20 2026 12:05 AM CDT – Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
Life threatening waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
Life threatening waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
Where:
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha
Counties.
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha
Counties.
When:
Through Tuesday evening.
Through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
Instructions:
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
Areas Impacted:
Sheboygan
Ozaukee
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha