Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement for Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa +2 more

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,...

MIOceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren

Official alert brief

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

From this afternoon through this evening.

IMPACTS

Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Beaches on the north side of piers will be especially hazardous.

Instructions

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.