Labor Day Warning As Lake Michigan Goes Deadly: ‘Yes, It Can Happen to You’ [Video]

If you’re planning on taking a swimming trip to the Great Lakes this Labor Day, beware of dangerous conditions in the water.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high swim and rip current risk along the southern shores of Lakes Michigan and Huron. This warning, issued on Monday, cautions that the dangerous conditions could persist throughout the day.

Meanwhile, “moderate” risks are present along the shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario.

“Planning to head to the lake? Potentially deadly swimming conditions will continue at Lake Michigan beaches through much of Labor Day. And yes, it can happen to you,” NWS Chicago said in a tweet on Sunday.

NWS Chicago then issued an updated tweet earlier on Monday, explaining that the deadly conditions will …