Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Berrien Springs, MI ∙ Grand Beach, MI ∙ Pottawattamie Park, IN ∙ New Troy, MI ∙ Stillwell, IN ∙ Benton Heights, MI ∙ Paw Paw Lake, MI ∙ Harbert, MI ∙ La Porte Municipal Airport, IN ∙ Baroda, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Northern Indiana 339 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet tonight and to 5 to 8 feet Tuesday. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls Tuesday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * 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. Do not venture out on piers.

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