{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fff7c601b23b9098a1a2a173bbeb34c705510b64.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 4:57PM EDT until September 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.fff7c601b23b9098a1a2a173bbeb34c705510b64.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Northern Indiana"},"word_count":135,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 4:57PM EDT until September 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern La Porte\n**Issued by:** NWS Northern Indiana\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T16:57:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T16:57:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T23:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Those visiting\nthe beach should stay out of the water.\n\n*Waves of 3 to 4 feet will subside to 2 to 3 feet.\n\n*Strong southward flowing longshore current expected.\n\n*Strong structural current near piers and breakwalls,\nespecially on the north sides.\n\n*Rip currents possible within sandbars.\n\n* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.\n\n* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water\nand high waves can sweep people off piers.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.\nDo not venture out on piers."}