Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 19:41

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 10:41PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves 1 to 3 feet earlier in the day will build to 3 to 6 feet by late afternoon into the overnight. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls into the evening. * WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * 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 Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana