Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 23:20

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 2:20AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. * 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; Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI