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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 2, 2020, 10:10 AM EDT for 6 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Aug 2, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2020, 10:10 AM EDT (14:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 2, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2020, 9:36 PM EDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Allegan County, MI, Mason County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 232 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 248 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 475 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
722 WHUS43 KGRR 021410 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1010 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 MIZ037-043-022215- /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200802T2200Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 1010 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. Stearn Park and Mears State Park are likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
11 follow-up statements
710 WHUS43 KGRR 021939 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 339 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 MIZ064-071-030345- /O.EXB.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 339 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. North Beach in South Haven is likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ037-043-030345- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200802T2200Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 339 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. Stearns Park along with Mears State Park are likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
606 WHUS43 KGRR 022250 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 650 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 MIZ037-043-030700- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 650 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. Stearns Park along with Mears State Park are likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ064-071-030700- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 650 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Van Buren and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. North Beach in South Haven is likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
330 WHUS43 KGRR 030139 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 939 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 MIZ037-043-030945- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 939 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. Stearns Park along with Mears State Park are likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ064-071-030945- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 939 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Van Buren and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be building to 3 to 6 feet. The north sides of piers will be particularly impacted. North Beach in South Haven is likely to experience dangerous conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
868 WHUS43 KGRR 030831 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 431 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 MIZ037-043-031645- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 431 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ064-071-031645- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 431 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Van Buren and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
981 WHUS43 KGRR 031643 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1243 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 MIZ037-043-040045- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 1243 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will increase in height this afternoon and evening into the 4 to 6 foot range. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim, such as Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. It is possible that these waves will continue into Tuesday and the Beach Hazards Statement may be extended with the afternoon forecast issuance. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ064-071-040045- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 1243 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Van Buren and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will increase in height this afternoon and evening into the 4 to 7 foot range. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim, such as North Beach in South Haven. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ DUKE
149 WHUS43 KGRR 031943 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 343 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 MIZ050-056-040345- /O.EXA.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Muskegon-Ottawa- 343 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon and Ottawa counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 6 feet from this evening into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Holland State Park and Muskegon State Park. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ037-043-040345- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 343 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 6 feet from this evening into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-040345- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.200803T2000Z-200805T0300Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 343 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 6 feet from this evening into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like North Beach in South Haven. Another concern is that this will be a regime conducive to producing upwelling. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ DUKE
259 WHUS43 KGRR 040132 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 932 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 MIZ037-043-040945- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 932 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 6 feet from this evening into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MIZ050-056-064-071-040945- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- 932 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon and Ottawa counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 7 feet from this evening into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Holland State Park and Muskegon State Park. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ wdm
819 WHUS43 KGRR 040757 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 357 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 MIZ037-043-041600- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 357 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 5 feet today and last into Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MIZ050-056-064-071-041600- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- 357 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will generate waves of 3 to 6 feet from today through Tuesday evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Holland State Park and Muskegon State Park. Colder water will become more prevalent along the shore the next couple days with water temperatures potentially dropping into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
848 WHUS43 KGRR 041613 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1213 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 MIZ037-043-050015- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 1213 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will build waves into the 3 to 5 foot range this afternoon and evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. Colder water has upwelled along the shore and cold water shock will be a hazard much of if not all of this week. Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MIZ050-056-064-071-050015- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- 1213 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will build waves into the 3 to 5 foot range this afternoon and evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like North Beach at South Haven, Holland State Park and Muskegon State Park. Colder water has upwelled along the shore and cold water shock will be a hazard much of if not all of this week. Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ DUKE
310 WHUS43 KGRR 041946 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 346 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 MIZ064-071-050400- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0900Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 346 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will build waves into the 3 to 5 foot range this afternoon and evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like North Beach at South Haven. Colder water has upwelled along the shore and cold water shock will be a hazard much of, if not all of this week. Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MIZ037-043-050300- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana- 346 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will build waves into the 3 to 5 foot range this afternoon and evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington. Colder water has upwelled along the shore and cold water shock will be a hazard much of, if not all of this week. Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ MIZ050-056-050300- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Muskegon-Ottawa- 346 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over Lake Michigan will build waves into the 3 to 5 foot range this afternoon and evening. Waves of this height are dangerous to swimmers. Particularly dangerous beaches will be those on the north sides of north piers like Holland State Park and Muskegon State Park. Colder water has upwelled along the shore and cold water shock will be a hazard much of, if not all of this week. Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s in spots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ DUKE
711 WHUS43 KGRR 050136 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 936 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 MIZ037-043-050-056-050245- /O.CAN.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0300Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 936 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Winds and waves are now at a safe height and are expected to remain so through tomorrow. $$ MIZ064-071-050245- /O.CAN.KGRR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200805T0900Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 936 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Winds and waves are now at a safe height and are expected to remain so through tomorrow. $$ wdm
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 10:00 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 60 hr |
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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.