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Norton Shores Police Department
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 :: 02:55 p.m. EDT

Advisory

BEACH HAZARDS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING 7-20-23 THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON 7-21-23

* 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 Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South sides of piers will be vulnerable
Thursday morning and the north sides of piers will be vulnerable
Thursday afternoon trough Friday.

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

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