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Muskegon Police Department
Friday July 23rd, 2021 :: 01:43 p.m. EDT

Advisory

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT - SATURDAY MORNING (7/24) THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

* 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...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger southwest winds will generate
waves of 3 to 5 feet. The south sides of the piers at Grand
Haven and Pere Marquette Parks will be particularly dangerous.


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
Muskegon Police Department
980 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49440

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-724-6750

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