Chicago Weather: Big waves on the beach, temperatures in the high 50s

National Weather Service officials warned that with temperatures hovering in the 50s, high waves and dangerous currents are expected on Lake Michigan beaches through noon Thursday, creating life-threatening conditions for swimmers.

Beach hazards continued until noon in Lake and northern Cook counties, Illinois, and Lake and Porter counties, Indiana.

Waves up to 3-7 feet are expected, officials warned swimmers to stay off piers, piers, breakwaters and other shoreline structures.

Highs were expected to reach just 57 degrees Celsius on Thursday.