Beach Hazards Statement

* 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...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph has waves into the 3 to 5 foot range. Dangerous waves and currents are expected today near and north of Grand Haven. The most dangerous places to swim today will be on the south side of south piers, like Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.