Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 4:18AM EDT until June 12 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 1:18am
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 9:30am
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...From this evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase this evening out of the
southwest building waves to 3 to 6 feet tonight. The waves will
persist into the morning hours of Friday. Dangerous waves and
currents are expected tonight and Friday morning. Storms that
sweep across the lake this evening may reach severe levels.
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