Detroit, Michigan
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Northern La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien |
| Effective: | 22aaeor53aa -> 23aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 22aaeor53aa -> 22apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Northern Indiana on 22aaeor53aa |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 10:53AM EDT until May 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerous waves and currents are expected into this evening. Waves 3 to 6 feet. Strong rip currents are expected within the sandbars, and strong structural currents are expected near piers, especially on the north side. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren |
| Effective: | 22aaeor45aa -> 23aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 22aaeor45aa -> 22apeor45ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Rapids MI on 22aaeor45aa |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 10:45AM EDT until May 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI |
| Description: |
* 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...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph will build wave heights into the 3 to 6 foot range. Dangerous waves and currents are expected from today into tonight for swimmers at West Michigan beaches. Water temperatures in the upper 40s to around 50 will pose a hazard to swimmers as well. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Marquette; Alger |
| Effective: | 22aaeor8aa -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 22aaeor0aa -> 22apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Marquette MI on 22aaeor8aa |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:08AM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI |
| Description: |
* 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. |