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Beach Hazards Statement

Active

Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan

Starts Jun 16, 6:00 AM EDT

Ends Jun 17, 4:00 AM EDT

Issued Jun 16, 2:45 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* 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...From 6 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...All beaches will have strong currents and many will have waves 3 to 6 feet. Beaches to the south of south piers will be especially hazardous.

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