Rip Current Warning Issued For Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A warning to swimmers heading to the beach today.
The National Weather Service is telling people to stay out Lake Michigan in Chicago and Northwest Indiana because of the potential for rip currents.
High risk for rip currents at IL & NW IN beaches. Stay out of the water! Hot & dry wx continues thru the weekend. pic.twitter.com/B6LwStkoI6
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 16, 2016
The NWS says the risk is high for dangerous currents which can quickly pull swimmers underwater.