Information from Village of Winnetka.
Winnetka Public Safety officials would like to warn residents that Lake Michigan will be a dangerous place for the next 24 hours due to north winds with possible gusts to near 40 mph and waves of 10 to 14 feet.
In addition there will be a high risk for dangerous rip currents. Recreational boaters, swimmers, kayakers, cyclists, joggers and walkers should use extreme caution along the lakefront and stay off piers and break walls.
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