Hurricane Sandy kicks up Lake Michigan

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WOOD) - The strength of Hurricane Sandy -- affecting 60 million people along the East Coast of the United States -- can be seen and felt into the Great Lakes region.

By 1 p.m. Monday, the US Coast Guard said the 30 knot winds were responsible for 8-foot waves, and they anticipate waves between 16-20 feet by midnight.

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Photos: Hurricane Sandy

Photos: Sandy affects Great Lakes

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The huge waves are expected to continue through Tuesday.

Only a handful of people were at the beaches along Lake Michigan.

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in New Jersey Monday night.