Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 1:21PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 4 to 8 foot waves
and rip currents.
* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco,
Arenac, Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* 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.
Area Description:
Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Alpena; Alcona; Iosco; Arenac; Southeast Chippewa; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov