Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 3:42PM EDT until July 23 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.
- High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet tonight through
Tuesday. Waves building to 5 to 9 feet Tuesday night into
Wednesday before receding Wednesday night.
- 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 2 AM EDT Tuesday through late Wednesday 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
Sender: