Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 4:47AM EDT until September 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 1:47am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions.
*Breaking Waves: 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
*Longshore current: Expected, moving north to south along the
beach.
*Structural currents: Expected, especially strong on the
north sides of piers and breakwalls.
*Rip currents: Expected
* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan,
Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning through this
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 La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov