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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
252 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

MIZ050-056-064-071-190000-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240719T0000Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
252 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds from the northwest are expected to
  strengthen slightly this afternoon between Muskegon and Holland.
  A moderate to high swim risk is expected due to waves and
  currents. North sides of north piers will be particularly
  dangerous for swimmers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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