[UPDATE] Beach Hazards Statement

FROM: NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREA: Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
SENT: 2026-07-17T20:00:00-04:00

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 8:00PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

* WHAT…High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.

* WHERE…Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren
counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM EDT Saturday through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS…Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-18T06:00:00-04:00


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