Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CDT this morning through this evening.

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