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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Gaylord, MI

August 7, 20204 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 7, 2020, 9:29 PM EDT for 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Aug 8, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2020, 9:29 PM EDT (01:29 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 8, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 8, 2020, 10:18 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 252 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-08-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-08-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1872 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

333 
WHUS43 KAPX 080129
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
929 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

MIZ025-031-081000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
929 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ095-081000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Western Mackinac-
929 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

adam
5 follow-up statements
544 
WHUS43 KAPX 080137
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
937 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

MIZ098-080945-
/O.EXA.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
937 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-080945-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
937 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ095-080945-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Western Mackinac-
937 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

adam
216 
WHUS43 KAPX 080725
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
325 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

MIZ025-031-081530-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
325 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ095-081530-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Western Mackinac-
325 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ098-081530-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
325 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to dangerous
  swimming conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS43 KAPX 081431
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1031 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

MIZ025-031-082245-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
1031 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ095-082245-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Western Mackinac-
1031 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ098-082245-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.200808T1500Z-200809T0400Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1031 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS43 KAPX 081931
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

MIZ025-031-090345-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ095-090345-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200809T0400Z/
Western Mackinac-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$

MIZ098-090345-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200809T0400Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...High waves and strong currents will lead to 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Please check with your local authorities on potential beach
closures.

&&

$$
959 
WHUS43 KAPX 090218
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1018 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

MIZ025-031-095-098-090330-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200809T0400Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1018 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 8, 9:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAntrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and 3 more2 hr
Aug 8, 10:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAntrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee and 1 more60 min
Aug 8, 1:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAntrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse57 min

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Michigan, 2020Every beach hazards statement in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.