Michigan Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 19:28

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 10:28PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:30am
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