Beach Hazards Statement

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

* WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be highest between Muskegon to Holland with winds upwards of 30 mph early this afternoon. Waves will be in the 3 to 5 foot range through much of the afternoon before subsiding this evening.