Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Michigamme, MI ∙ Wetmore, MI ∙ Northland, MI ∙ K. I. Sawyer, MI ∙ Chatham, MI ∙ Big Bay, MI ∙ Au Sable Point, MI ∙ Princeton, MI ∙ Deerton, MI ∙ Munising, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Marquette MI 303 AM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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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