Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:42PM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:42PM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI**

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Grand Rapids MI

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 2:42 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

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