Weather Alerts for Muskegon MI

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
MUSKEGON MI

Areas Affected:
Mason - Oceana - Muskegon - Ottawa
Effective: Sat, 6/13 1:47pm Updated: Sat, 6/13 3:10pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 6/13 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph has waves
into the 3 to 5 foot range. Dangerous waves and currents are
expected today near and north of Grand Haven. The most dangerous
places to swim today will be on the south side of south piers,
like Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions
and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local
authorities on potential beach closures.