Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

North Muskegon, MI ∙ Hesperia, MI ∙ South Haven Area Regional Airport, MI ∙ Free Soil, MI ∙ Hudsonville, MI ∙ Hamlin Lake, MI ∙ West Olive, MI ∙ Lawton, MI ∙ Whitehall, MI ∙ Pullman, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 302 PM 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. 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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