Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 05:40

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 8:40AM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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: 
Allegan; Van Buren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov