Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 16 at 9:45PM EDT until June 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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 and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
Area Description: 
Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI