Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Lakewood Club, MI ∙ Hamilton, MI ∙ Sister Lakes, MI ∙ Macatawa, MI ∙ Marne, MI ∙ Walkerville, MI ∙ Kendall, MI ∙ Pentwater, MI ∙ New Era, MI ∙ Grand Junction, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 956 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 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...Through Sunday 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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