Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 2:59AM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:59pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:00am
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 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers. The north sides of
piers will be especially dangerous this weekend.
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