Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

South Manistique Lake, MI ∙ Herron, MI ∙ Engadine, MI ∙ Ossineke, MI ∙ Manistique Lake, MI ∙ Lachine, MI ∙ Point Patterson, MI ∙ Long Lake, MI ∙ Fletcher Pond, MI ∙ Rockport, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gaylord MI 356 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Alpena and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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.

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