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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:10 PM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 5 to 10 foot waves and rip currents expected expected. * WHERE...All of northern Michigan beaches along Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. * WHEN...Until 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: 7:56 PM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the west with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Friday with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous 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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