Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
306 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-211515-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260723T0300Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
306 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
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 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
and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local
authorities on potential beach closures.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
446 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
MIZ177-277-211700-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-260723T0500Z/
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
446 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and life-threatening
swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by
waves.
* WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.
* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.
&&
$$
Andersen
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
322 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
MIZ049-212015-
/O.NEW.KDTX.BH.S.0005.260721T1200Z-260723T0200Z/
Huron-
322 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...High swim risk from high wave action and strong currents.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected.
* WHERE...Huron County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deep water and
prevent return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
220 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
MIZ016-025-031-098-211430-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-260721T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0008.260721T1200Z-260723T0000Z/
Emmet-Benzie-Manistee-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
220 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip
currents.
* WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island
and surrounding islands.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
