Beach Hazards Statement for Alger
What: Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. Impacts: High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly....
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents.
WHERE
Alger County.
WHEN
From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
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 Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Instructions
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.