Beach hazard in effect until Wednesday afternoon in northern and central Cook County

National Weather Service officials have issued a Beach Hazard warning as high waves and dangerous currents are expected on the shores of Lake Michigan in northern and central Cook County.

The beach hazard warning remains in effect from Tuesday morning until Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Waves from six to nine feet are expected.

Officials was swimming conditions will be life-threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Tuesday’s forecast includes a slight chance of thunderstorms with a high of 74 degrees. Current conditions at Midway Airport is overcast at 72 degrees. Farther northwest at O’Hare International Airport conditions are the same at 68 degrees.

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