Indiana, Michigan Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 15:28

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