Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 16 at 3:54AM EDT until August 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to
life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid
succession can tire swimmers quickly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in
the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at
locations listed below:
For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at
Little Presque Isle.
For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Marquette; Alger
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov