Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 13:27

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 20 at 4:27PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Alpena, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Tuesday morning. * 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.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Alpena; Benzie; Manistee; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI