Beach Hazards Statement for Mason; Oceana
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What is happening
What: High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. Impacts: Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. Where: Mason and Oceana counties. When: From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 2:25AM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Rapids MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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