Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.