The WeatherBug camera in Michigan City, IN is showing one wave after another splashing onto the beach. #inwx

Did you know that the wave period in the Great Lakes is often much shorter than in the ocean? When you get knocked down in Lake Michigan, you only have about 7 seconds to get up before the next wave hits you. It's easy to get in trouble, really fast. Stay dry today! #ILwx #INwx

The waves aren't just dangerous for swimmers...But also for boaters. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until Monday morning. Stay out of the lake today! #ILwx #INwx

Planning to head to the lake? Potentially deadly swimming conditions will continue at Lake Michigan beaches through much of Labor Day. And yes, it can happen to you. Check the forecast before going to the beach at weather.gov/greatlakes/bea… #ILwx #INwx

Pleasant conditions will continue into the middle of the week with plenty of sunshine and no rainfall. #ILwx #INwx

Planning to head to the lake today? Dangerous swimming conditions will continue at Lake Michigan beaches through this evening. It’s all fun and games until someone is swept away. Check the forecast before going to the beach at weather.gov/greatlakes/bea… #ILwx #INwx

Happy Labor Day! Expect partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies and seasonably cool temperatures for the holiday. Reminder that swimming conditions remain dangerous on Lake Michigan beaches through the day. Plenty of comfortable weather ahead before rain chances return late week.

Here are the climate summaries for August and Meteorological Summer 2024: August 2024 saw near to slightly above normal temperatures at both Chicago and Rockford. Precipitation on the other hand, was below normal for the month at both locations. #ILwx #INwx

Summer of 2024 (June, July, and August) saw slightly above normal temperatures at both Chicago and Rockford. While precipitation was generally near to below normal for the season, portions of northern IL and Rockford did receive above normal precipitation. #ILwx #INwx

For more details and to see the public information statements visit weather.gov/lot/AugustSumm… #ILwx #INwx

Mostly sunny conditions and pleasant temperatures will persist through midweek before a cold front brings chances for rain Thursday night into Friday. Though drier conditions do look to return for the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

It's been a picture perfect #LaborDay across the area. Hope many of you were able to get out and enjoy it! The pleasant and comfortable weather conditions will continue tomorrow after a cool night tonight. #ILwx #INwx

Temperatures will gradually warm up over the next few days while the weather remains quiet. Rain chances return later in the week with a big cooldown in store for the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

Ample sunshine and warming temperatures are expected to persist through Thursday. A cold front will bring chances for showers Thursday night into Friday followed by lingering lake effect showers and much cooler conditions for the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

We have found out that people are being alerted to a Cold Weather Advisory for this afternoon (9/3/24) and evening. This advisory is not valid and we are currently investigating its issuance.

Today, expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s (cooler near the Illinois shore). One more warm day is in store tomorrow before rain and storm chances cool us off for the end of the week. #ILwx #INwx

Temperatures gradually warm into Thursday, but chances for rain and storms move in along a front tomorrow night. Temperatures cool off behind the front into the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

One more day of summer-like heat today before a cold front brings rain chances tonight and cooler temperatures for the end of the week. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected at area beaches both Friday and Saturday. 80s look to return sometime early next week. #ILwx #INwx

Potentially deadly swimming conditions will develop at southern Lake Michigan beaches late tonight and last through Saturday night. Planning to head to the lake? Don't go in. Your life may depend on it! Check the forecast before going to the beach. #ILwx #INwx

Scattered showers and a few storms are possible tonight as a cold front moves across the area. Cooler temperatures will then move for the end of the week. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected at area beaches late tonight through Saturday night. #ILwx #INwx