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Beach Hazard Statement

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Sun 08/30/2026 02:00 AM EDT

End Time

Sun 08/30/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Statement

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Spring Lake, MI ∙ Hopkins, MI ∙ Mears, MI ∙ Wolf Lake, MI ∙ Hooper, MI ∙ Roosevelt Park, MI ∙ Zeeland, MI ∙ Marne, MI ∙ Custer, MI ∙ North Epworth, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 130 PM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds from the south will make waves and currents more hazardous near south piers, including at Grand Haven State Park and Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon. 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.

Technical Header

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-301000- /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0021.260830T0600Z-260831T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan- 130 PM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026