Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Lacota, MI ∙ Wolf Lake, MI ∙ Hopkins, MI ∙ Montague, MI ∙ Nunica, MI ∙ Hooper, MI ∙ Muskegon Heights, MI ∙ Conklin, MI ∙ Covert, MI ∙ Lake Macatawa, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 353 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beaches north of piers will tend to have the most hazardous currents today which can pull swimmers into deeper water. 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.

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