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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:02 PM Jul. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * 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 11 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 and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:00 PM Jul. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds tonight 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots, then northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 33 knots on Tuesday and Wednesday. Waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:45 PM Jul. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Air Quality Alert through Monday July 20th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert through Monday, July 20, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Concentrations in the Lower Peninsula will be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Another smoke plume has settled over the region due to wildfires in Canada. Fine particulate pollution is expected to continue into Monday; however, levels will improve during the day as winds shift to a southerly direction. With smoke lingering across the state, ozone also has the potential to increase quickly. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning, - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAbs Air Now site: AirNow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHSb Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: Michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
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