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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:35 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will continue around 20 mph which will build waves into the 2 to 5 foot range. The highest waves will be found near Big and Little Sable Points this afternoon. South sides of south piers will be dangerous places to swim today, such as Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon.. 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: 7:34 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Grand Haven to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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