Overview

• The advisory covers Lake (IL), Cook, Lake (IN) and Porter counties until 4 p.m. Friday, with LaPorte County expiring at 7 a.m. Friday.
• Waves up to 8 feet and strong currents will create dangerous swim conditions, and the National Weather Service urges people to stay out of the water and off piers and jetties.
• North-northeasterly winds gusting over 20 mph following the front are producing choppy waters on Lake Michigan.
• Highs hover near 70 on Friday after low 70s Thursday, with a warming trend to the mid-70s Saturday and near 80 by Sunday and Monday.
• Only a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms was expected Thursday, with fair skies forecast into the holiday weekend.