Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected Saturday. Waves 3 to 5 feet may produce dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Benzie, Manistee and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...A high swim risk means life threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.