Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 2:20PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM 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 swamped by waves.
* WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. Then, 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:
Mason; Oceana
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov