Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 19:48

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 12 at 10:48PM EDT until September 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 4:00am
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 Sunday 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