Beach Hazard Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gaylord MI 304 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected Saturday. Waves 3 to 5 feet may produce dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Benzie, Manistee and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means life threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.