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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:22 PM May. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * 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 2 AM EDT Thursday through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North sides of piers will be vulnerable to dangerous currents and overtopping. 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: 6:21 PM May. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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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