Beach Hazards Statement

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

* WHERE...Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beaches north of piers will tend to have the most hazardous currents today which can pull swimmers into deeper water.