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Current Data from Michigan City Buoy by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Data is updated every ten minutes and includes water temperature, air temperature, wind speeds, wind gusts, wave height, wave period, web cams and more! Check buoy reporting information. Air QualityAir quality conditions are actively monitored and updated using an official scale called the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is the Environmental Protection Agency's method of rating how safe air is to breath based on ozone and particle pollution. To check current AQI ratings of a specific location, visit AirNow. Local Weather ConditionsIndiana Dunes National Park's weather is greatly affected by Lake Michigan and can change quickly. Summers are warm and humid with high temperatures generally in the mid-80ºF's (30ºC) and low temperatures in the mid-60ºF's (18ºC). There are about 15 days per year above 90ºF (32ºC). Warm periods are occasionally interrupted by frontal action descending from Canada. This generally brings days of pleasant, dry weather. Sunshine is abundant in summer. For a local weather forecast, choose an Internet weather provider and use the following zip codes for the appropriate section of the park. Links to the National Weather Service are provided.
Beach SafetyKnow Before You Go!Rip CurrentsBe on the lookout this summer for rip currents on Lake Michigan. Before your next visit to the beach, learn how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one. Always check the local beach forecast for any warnings, and exercise caution. If Caught in a Rip Current
Rip Current Safety
More information about rip currents can be found at the following websites: www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov and www.usla.org.The Dangers of Shelf Ice
Stay off the shelf ice! Despite its unusual beauty, don't risk your life. Enjoy the view of the shelf ice—from a distance! |
Last updated: August 27, 2024