Michigan Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 00:52

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