Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
210 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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210 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026 /310 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches this morning.

DISCUSSION...

Large waves and strong currents will create dangerous swimming
conditions at unprotected Lake Michigan beaches this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Friday night...
  Elevated Flooding Risk.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday...
  Limited Flooding Risk.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
  High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

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