Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

- High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet this evening and then building to 5 to 8 feet by Wednesday morning before receding Wednesday night.

- Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls into the evening.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning.

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