Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Hopkins, MI ∙ Mears, MI ∙ Wolf Lake, MI ∙ Roosevelt Park, MI ∙ Nunica, MI ∙ Hooper, MI ∙ Covert, MI ∙ Custer, MI ∙ Conklin, MI ∙ North Epworth, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 239 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. 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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