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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 20, 202115 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 20, 2021, 10:57 AM EDT for 15 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Sep 20, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 20, 2021, 10:57 AM EDT (14:57 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:56 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 12:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 184 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 12:00Z on 2021-09-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 37 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 12:00Z on 2021-09-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -7 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
37 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-105 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1209 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

552 
WHUS43 KAPX 201457
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1057 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

MIZ016>018-020-024-025-030-031-036-088-095>099-202300-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1057 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
230 
WHUS43 KAPX 201927
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

MIZ016>018-020-024-025-030-031-036-088-095>099-210330-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
327 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
050 
WHUS43 KAPX 210226
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1026 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

MIZ016>018-020-024-025-030-031-036-088-095>099-211030-
/O.EXT.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1026 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
327 
WHUS43 KAPX 210806
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
406 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

MIZ016>018-020-024-025-030-031-036-088-095>099-211615-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
406 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
024 
WHUS43 KAPX 211504
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1104 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

MIZ016>018-020-024-025-030-031-036-088-095>099-212315-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1104 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
179 
WHUS43 KAPX 212337
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
737 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

MIZ016-017-088-095>098-220045-
/O.EXP.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
737 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

MIZ021-026-042-220745-
/O.EXB.KAPX.BH.S.0011.210922T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Antrim-Grand Traverse-Arenac-
737 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-020-024-025-030-031-036-099-220745-
/O.EXT.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Leelanau-Alpena-Benzie-Alcona-Manistee-Iosco-
Charlevoix-
737 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Leelanau, Alpena, Benzie, Iosco, Presque Isle, 
  Manistee, Alcona and Charlevoix Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
233 
WHUS43 KAPX 220758
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

MIZ018-020-021-024>026-030-031-036-042-099-221600-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Arenac-Charlevoix-
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
176 
WHUS43 KAPX 221358
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
958 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

MIZ018-020-021-024>026-030-031-036-042-099-230000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Alcona-
Manistee-Iosco-Arenac-Charlevoix-
958 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS43 KAPX 221932
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

MIZ021-222045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Antrim-
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ017-230730-
/O.EXB.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Cheboygan-
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-099-230730-
/O.EXT.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-024-030-036-042-230730-
/O.EXT.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
131 
WHUS43 KAPX 230157
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
957 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-099-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
957 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-024-030-036-042-231000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
957 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS43 KAPX 230759
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
359 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

MIZ098-231600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
359 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-099-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
359 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-024-030-036-042-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
359 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
352 
WHUS43 KAPX 231304
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
904 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-098-099-240000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
904 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-024-030-036-042-240000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
904 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
439 
WHUS43 KAPX 231928
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
328 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-098-099-240000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
328 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-024-030-036-042-240000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Arenac-
328 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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Sep 20, 6:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX67 min

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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.