Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Lawrence, MI ∙ Fountain, MI ∙ Bangor, MI ∙ Ludington Mason County Airport, MI ∙ Holland, MI ∙ Dorr, MI ∙ North Muskegon, MI ∙ Hesperia, MI ∙ South Haven Area Regional Airport, MI ∙ Free Soil, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1001 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...south winds today and tonight will bring especially dangerous conditions on the south side of south piers at places like Grand Haven State Park and South Beach at South Haven. 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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