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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:15 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore and Open Waters from Pentwater to Manistee MI... At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 nm southeast of Rawley Point Light to 9 nm northwest of White Lake Pier Heads, moving northeast at 35 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:50 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Winds becoming northwest and then north tonight increasing to 15 to 30 knots. Waves will build to 4 to 7 feet overnight and continue at those heights through Thursday. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low pressure will sweep through the area tonight with northerly winds increasing in the wake of the low over Lake Michigan. Waves will build to 4 to 7 feet by Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:48 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS 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 late tonight through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will increase to 15 to 30 knots tonight which will build wave heights to 4 to 7 feet by Thursday morning. Waves of 4 to 7 feet will continue through Thursday and into Thursday night. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim on Lake Michigan on Thursday. Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven. 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. &&
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