Michigan Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 11:44

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 2:44PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Waves will quickly build from 1 to 2 feet tonight to 3 to 4 feet Thursday. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected with northeast winds creating strong structural and longshore currents, especially on the north side of piers. * WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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. Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description: 
Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov