Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected.

*Waves: 2 to 5 feet this morning building to 4 to 7 feet this afternoon and evening. Highest waves, especially this morning are expected from Michigan City, IN to New Buffalo, MI.

*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...Through Monday morning.

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