Alert archive / Indiana / Beach Hazards Statements in 2021

Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS Chicago, IL

July 8, 2021Cook County, Illinois; Lake County, Porter County, Indiana

NWS Chicago, IL issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 8, 2021, 2:58 AM CDT for Cook County, Illinois; Lake County, Porter County, Indiana. It took effect at Jul 8, 2021, 8:14 AM CDT. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 8, 2021, 2:58 AM CDT (07:58 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 8, 2021, 8:14 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

Counties Cook County, IL, Lake County, IN, Porter County, IN

The radar

The Chicago radar (KLOT), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 194 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-07-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 670 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-07-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
670 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1577 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

338 
WHUS43 KLOT 080758
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
258 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

ILZ103-104-081700-
/O.NEW.KLOT.BH.S.0006.210708T1800Z-210709T0900Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
258 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Cook County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www.cpdbeaches.com.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

INZ001-002-081700-
/O.NEW.KLOT.BH.S.0006.210708T1800Z-210709T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
258 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through 7 AM CDT Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
901 
WHUS43 KLOT 081314 AAA
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
814 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

ILZ103-104-082115-
/O.EXT.KLOT.BH.S.0006.210708T1314Z-210709T0900Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
814 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Cook County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim 
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www.cpdbeaches.com.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

INZ001-002-082115-
/O.EXT.KLOT.BH.S.0006.210708T1500Z-210709T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
814 AM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...10 AM CST this morning through 7 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

Carlaw
943 
WHUS43 KLOT 081952
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
252 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

ILZ103-104-090400-
/O.EXT.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T1800Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
252 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Cook County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim 
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www.cpdbeaches.com.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

INZ001-002-090400-
/O.EXT.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T2100Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
252 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

Carlaw
874 
WHUS43 KLOT 090232
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
932 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

ILZ103-104-091045-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T1800Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
932 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Cook County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim 
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www.cpdbeaches.com.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are 
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

INZ001-002-091045-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T2100Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
932 PM CDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 6 feet are 
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

Petr
291 
WHUS43 KLOT 090934
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
434 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

ILZ103-104-091745-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T1800Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
434 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Cook County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim 
  advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www.cpdbeaches.com.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 5 feet are 
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$

INZ001-002-091745-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T2100Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
434 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 5 feet are 
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS43 KLOT 091551
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1051 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

ILZ103-104-091700-
/O.CAN.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T1800Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
1051 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Wave heights continue to subside to 1 to 3 feet. A moderate swim 
risk still exists until this early afternoon. 

$$

INZ001-002-092100-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T2100Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
1051 AM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, 
  especially for inexperienced swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of up to 3 to 5 feet are 
  expected. Stay dry when waves are high!.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

&&

$$
123 
WHUS43 KLOT 092102
CFWLOT

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
402 PM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

INZ001-002-092215-
/O.EXP.KLOT.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210709T2100Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
402 PM CDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Waves have subsided to 1 to 2 feet this afternoon.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 3:00 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOT28 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Indiana, 2021Beach Hazards Statements in Illinois, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.