The weather change to a cooler northerly wind created a rapid water rise on southern Lake Michigan. This rapid water rise is ...

What is a Beach Hazards Statement? These warnings are issued by the National Weather Service for dangerous swimming ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday morning. High wave action and dangerous currents are expected at Lake ...

Drownings are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous and can ...

National Weather Service officials are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area, creating high waves ...

Northerly winds are creating potentially dangerous swimming conditions with waves reaching 7 feet at beaches in Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.

National Weather Service forecasters say high winds will create large waves and dangerous swim conditions on July 23.

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan beaches.

A person struggling in the water in Lake Michigan in Oak Creek was rescued by bystanders and first responders.

A 15-year-old Racine girl is in critical condition at a local hospital after nearly drowning in Lake Michigan.

Tips on how to escape a rip current in Lake Michigan, and how to help a struggling swimmer without putting yourself at risk.

Dangerous currents are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous ...