Michigan Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 20:02

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 11:02PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 8:02pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...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 and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
Area Description: 
Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov