Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:49AM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:49AM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI**

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents.

* WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below:

For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle.

For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

**What You Should Do:**

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Marquette MI

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 3:49 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

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