Active National Weather Service alert for Chesterton, Indiana 46304: Beach Hazards Statement. Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 3:10PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL Until Sun, 10:00 PM CDT.
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Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 3:10PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL Expires Sun, 10:00 PM CDT.

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Chesterton, Indiana 46304

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70°Mostly Clear0% rain
68°Mostly Clear2% rain
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63°Mostly Clear9% rain

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Highest chance 9%

No meaningful precipitation is expected in the official hourly forecast.

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Today

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74°58°

Sunny

Precipitation
9%
Wind
N 10 mph
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM

Mon

73°56°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
NNW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
7:36 PM

Tue

78°61°

Sunny

Precipitation
3%
Wind
SSE 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM

Wed

81°65°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
41%
Wind
SSW 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM

Thu

77°63°

Sunny

Precipitation
7%
Wind
NW 5 mph
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM

Fri

78°61°

Sunny

Precipitation
4%
Wind
NNW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM

Sat

78°64°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
32%
Wind
SSE 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
7:28 PM

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Real Feel72°F
Use caution walking outside

Beach Hazards Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindN8 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 5 PM–7 PM

Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 71°F, with winds near 10 mph. Review the active Beach Hazards Statement.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now0%next hour
Humidity53%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure30.01 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance9%
Dew point54°F
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Beach Hazards Statement

Applies to: PorterIssued by: NWS Chicago ILBeach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 3:10PM CDT until August 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Alert details* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Safety instructionsRemain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
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