Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Wetmore, MI ∙ Chatham, MI ∙ Au Sable Point, MI ∙ Deerton, MI ∙ Munising, MI ∙ Trenary, MI ∙ Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI ∙ Hiawatha National Forest, MI ∙ Eben Junction, MI ∙ Melstrand, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Marquette MI 353 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * 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 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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