Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 3:52AM EDT until May 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Alger County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to
life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid
succession can tire swimmers quickly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in
the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at
locations listed below:
For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Alger
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: