Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
344 WHUS43 KMQT 220801 CFWMQT Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Marquette MI 401 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 MIZ005-006-230200- /O.CON.KMQT.BH.S.0019.260822T1500Z-260823T0200Z/ Marquette-Alger- 401 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle. For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$