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Beaches Could See 'Life-Threatening' Waves and Currents This Week

June 5, 2017 9:25am | Updated June 6, 2017 11:07am
Cook County beaches could see dangerous waves and currents Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service warned.
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DOWNTOWN — The city's beaches could be unsafe for swimmers early this week, officials warned.

The National Weather Service has said there will be "life-threatening waves and currents" at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves could get 4- to 6- feet tall, according to a report posted Tuesday morning.

Beach-goers should check with the city to see if any beaches are closed or have a swim advisory, according to the National Weather Service. As of 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, there were swim advisories in place at 63rd Street Beach, Calumet Beach, Montrose Beach and North Avenue Beach.

The warning came as police are searching for a woman who went into the water at Montrose Beach and disappeared Sunday.

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