Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 11:20

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 2:20PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday 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: 
Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov