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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:08 PM Aug. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * 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 Thursday morning through Friday morning. * 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: 7:07 PM Aug. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20kts with gusts up to 25kts and waves of 3 to 5 feet expected. Some locations may see waves of 6 feet and higher. * WHERE...St.Joseph to Manistee * WHEN...Thursday and Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waterspouts may be possible Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that winds or waves are expected to produce hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. &&
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