CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Life threatening rip currents and towering waves are expected Thursday at Lake Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a beach hazards statement for Cook, Lake and Porter counties about 4:15 a.m., warning of strong rip and structural currents and waves that could reach up to six feet.
Moderate rain showers will end from west to east across northeast IL & northwest IN this a.m. In addition, there is fog near the Lake MI shore, some of which is dense. Allow extra travel time this morning. Also today presents a rip current risk at Lake MI beaches. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/kukQKnQHoI
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)
June 20, 2019 Rip currents are most likely to occur at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and structural currents form along piers, the weather service said. Both can sweep people away into deeper water.
The warning lasts until 6 p.m. June 20, the weather service said. Anyone visiting beaches is advised to stay out of the water.
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