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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:27 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may be associated with gale force wind gusts from the southeast in some areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:15 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. 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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