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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 3:41 AM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous swimming conditions due to 3 to 5 foot waves and rip currents expected. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous swimming conditions due to 6 to 9 foot waves and rip currents expected expected. * WHERE...Emmet and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from late tonight through Saturday 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:35 AM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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