Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
307 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-221515-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260723T0300Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
307 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.
* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren
counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
243 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MIZ016-020-021-025-031-098-099-221445-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260723T0000Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
243 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and
rip currents.
* WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island
and surrounding islands.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Marquette MI
203 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MIZ006-222100-
/O.NEW.KMQT.BH.S.0014.260722T1000Z-260722T2100Z/
Alger-
203 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Alger County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
* 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 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.
&&
$$
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