Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, MI ∙ Levering, MI ∙ Beaver Island, MI ∙ Alanson, MI ∙ Little Traverse Bay, MI ∙ Moran, MI ∙ Gould City, MI ∙ Carp Lake, MI ∙ Hog Island, MI ∙ Les Cheneaux Islands, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gaylord MI 310 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold water will lead to hypothermia if anyone enters the water unprepared and/or unintentionally. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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