{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.97f76372252a10ae3e638f636048ea9242e9ce19.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 2:55PM CDT until September 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.97f76372252a10ae3e638f636048ea9242e9ce19.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Chicago IL"},"word_count":97,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 2:55PM CDT until September 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lake\n**Issued by:** NWS Chicago IL\n**Sent:** 2026-09-20T14:55:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-20T14:55:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-20T23:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake\nMichigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Lake County IN.\n\n* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,\nespecially for inexperienced swimmers.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions\nand do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other\nshoreline structures."}