Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions.

*Breaking Waves: 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.

*Longshore current: Expected, moving north to south along the beach.

*Structural currents: Expected, especially strong on the north sides of piers and breakwalls.

*Rip currents: Expected

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.