Indiana, Michigan Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 01:12

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:12AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 1:12am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description: 
Northern La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana