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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 2:40 AM Jul. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:37 AM Jul. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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