Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 12 at 3:16PM EDT until September 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected Saturday. Waves 3 to 5 feet may produce dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Benzie, Manistee and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means life threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov