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Norton Shores Police Department
Friday August 28th, 2020 :: 01:55 p.m. EDT

Advisory

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 AM EDT Fri Aug 28 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY 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 late tonight through late Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph will create
waves of 3 to 6 feet. All areas could become hazardous but the
North facing piers will be the most dangerous places to swim.
This includes the North beach in South Haven, Holland State
Park, Mears State Park and Muskegon State Park.


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.

Address/Location
Norton Shores Police Department
4814 Henry St
Norton Shores, MI 49441

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-733-2691

Lt. Brandon Poel
Special Services
231-733-2691

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