Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 6:28PM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves.
North winds gusting as high as 25 knots and waves of 3 to 5
feet.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan,
Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description:
Northern La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov