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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 5:30 PM Aug. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds from the south will make waves and currents more hazardous near south piers, including at Grand Haven State Park and Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:30 PM Aug. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...South Haven to Manistee. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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