Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 8:40AM EDT until September 15 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 8:40AM EDT until September 15 at 11:00PM 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...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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 8:40 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 4:45 PM UTC

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