Beach Hazards Statement for Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa +2 more
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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: Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. When: Until 2 AM EDT...
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds of 15 to 25 mph on Lake Michigan have built up waves to 3 to 6 feet this evening. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim, including at Mears State Park in Pentwater, Muskegon State Park, Holland State Park, and North Beach in South Haven.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 8:15PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 2:39PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 11:23AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 3:38AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 8:37PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 10:04AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 3:50AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM 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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