Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 08/31/2026 09:05

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 12:05PM EDT until August 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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 and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
Area Description: 
Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov