The weather should cooperate with suitably warm temperatures, and Michigan's lakes are warm enough to feel downright cozy, but it could be risky to get into the water this weekend. The National ...

The NWS has issued beach hazard statements for shorelines in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia on Tuesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lakeshore Flood Advisory issued for Cook and Lake counties was extended to 11 p.m. Saturday as strong winds and 11 to 14-foot waves are expected throughout much of the weekend. It ...

"Swim risk will be high for all West Michigan beaches from late today (Sept. 5) through Saturday morning (Sept. 6). Winds will increase through Friday morning with waves building to 7 to 12 feet by ...

Forecasters warn of dangerous swimming conditions on the Great Lakes as rain and thunderstorms are possible across much of western, northern and central lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula by ...

(WJW) – A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon for portions of Northeast Ohio as the National Weather Service warns of a high risk of rip currents and possible ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Erie is turning dangerous to start the week, with rough waters, strong rip currents and even the chance for waterspouts. The National Weather Service has issued both a small ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Moments before 10-foot waves capsized a 28-foot powerboat during a sudden storm on Lake Tahoe, a passenger grabbed a life jacket and began handing them to the others. She ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Strong, cold winds have continued to produce high waves along the city's lakefront - though they have receded since they snarled traffic during rush hour Friday afternoon. Cars moved ...

The eight people killed were not wearing life vests, an NTSB report said. When a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California last month amid large waves, killing eight people on board including a ...

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