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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:18 AM Jun. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase this evening out of the southwest building waves to 3 to 6 feet tonight. The waves will persist into the morning hours of Friday. Dangerous waves and currents are expected tonight and Friday morning. Storms that sweep across the lake this evening may reach severe levels. 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: 8:17 AM Jun. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. Winds and waves locally higher in and near thunderstorms this evening. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An increase in southwest winds this evening will build waves into the 3 to 6 foot range. Strong to severe winds are possible this evening as thunderstorms sweep east across the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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