Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
363 WHUS43 KGRR 161809 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-170215- /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0015.240717T1800Z-240718T0900Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North sides of piers will be especially vulnerable to overtopping waves. 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. && $$