Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected early this morning.

*Waves: Waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet this afternoon.

*Longshore Current: Expected. Moving from north to south along the beach.

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

*Rip Currents: Expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning.

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