Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. Waves build to 3 to 4 feet by this afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through this evening.

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