Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 11:46

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 2:46PM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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 Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle. 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: 
Marquette; Alger
Forcast Office: 
NWS Marquette MI