Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/30/2026 13:56

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 30 at 4:56PM EDT until September 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 30, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that 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; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov