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Beach Hazard Statement

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Mon 08/31/2026 12:05 PM EDT

End Time

Mon 08/31/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Statement

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Custer, MI ∙ North Epworth, MI ∙ Beechwood, MI ∙ Montague, MI ∙ Allendale, MI ∙ Muskegon, MI ∙ Jenison, MI ∙ Fountain, MI ∙ Sylvan Beach, MI ∙ Holland, MI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1205 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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 and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.

Technical Header

MIZ037-043-050-056-010300- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0022.000000T0000Z-260901T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 1205 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026