Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
336 PM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-270345-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260827T0400Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
336 PM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* 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.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
236 PM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026

MIZ025-031-095-270200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260827T0200Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-
236 PM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions. Highest waves of 3 to 5
  feet.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties. Western Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves as high as 3 to 5 feet will result in
  dangerous swimming conditions and could sweep people off piers
  and jetties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$