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Muskegon Police Department
Wednesday August 11th, 2021 :: 11:55 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Beach Hazard Statement - Through Late Tonight - Wednesday August 11

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
306 PM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
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 and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves of 3 to 6 feet are predicted. South
sides of south piers will be most dangerous, such as at Grand
Haven State Park and Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.

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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