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Beach warning: ‘Life-threatening’ rip currents Monday

The National Weather Service is expecting “life-threatening” rip currents along the shores of Lake Michigan until Tuesday evening.

Waves as tall as 7 feet also are expected by Monday morning, according to the weather service.

“Dangerous pounding waves and life-threatening rip currents are expected at many of the Illinois and Indiana beaches,” the weather service said.

The winds and waves are expected to subside by Monday evening.





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