Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
965 WHUS43 KGRR 021953 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 353 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024 MIZ037-043-030000- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240703T0000Z/ Mason-Oceana- 353 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be from the south-southeast this afternoon and evening. The beaches with highest swim risk include areas between Whitehall and Little Sable Point including Silver Lake State Park, and also near Big Sable Point including Ludington State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$