Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 11:19AM EDT until June 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.
* WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be highest between Muskegon to
Holland with winds upwards of 30 mph early this afternoon. Waves
will be in the 3 to 5 foot range through much of the afternoon
before subsiding this evening.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov