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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 2:21PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 2:21PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents...

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09/21/2026 · Alcona County edition

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 2:21PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI**

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

**What You Should Do:**

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Gaylord MI

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 2:21 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 10:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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