Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Hiawatha National Forest, MI ∙ Ishpeming, MI ∙ Gwinn K I Sawyer AFB, MI ∙ Eben Junction, MI ∙ Republic, MI ∙ Melstrand, MI ∙ Granite Point, MI ∙ Little Lake, MI ∙ Grand Island, MI ∙ National Mine, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Marquette MI 344 AM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...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.

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