# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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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 this evening.
IMPACTS
Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. South sides of piers will be especially dangerous.
ISSUED AT
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:26 AM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Allegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren