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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

June 22, 20216 counties in Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 22, 2021, 3:41 PM EDT for 6 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Jun 23, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 22, 2021, 3:41 PM EDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 23, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 25, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
42 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 19:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 214 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 51 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
51 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-74 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1465 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

579 
WHUS43 KGRR 221941
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
341 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-230345-
/O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
341 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-230345-
/O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
341 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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10 follow-up statements
601 
WHUS43 KGRR 230243
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1043 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-231045-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
1043 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beaches with particularly dangerous
  conditions Wednesday and Thursday include Grand Haven State 
  Park and Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-231045-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
1043 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 10 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS43 KGRR 230728
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
328 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-231530-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
328 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-231530-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.210623T1400Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
328 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 10 AM EDT this morning through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
414 
WHUS43 KGRR 231525
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1125 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-232330-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
1125 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions continue. Piers will continue to be heavily swamped 
  by waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-232330-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
1125 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions continue. Piers will continue to be heavily swamped 
  by waves.

* WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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531 
WHUS43 KGRR 231941
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
341 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-240345-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
341 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions continue. Piers will continue to be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-240345-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
341 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions continue. Piers will continue to be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

wdm
856 
WHUS43 KGRR 240219
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-241030-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beaches with particularly dangerous
  conditions include Grand Haven State Park and Pere Marquette 
  Park in Muskegon.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-241030-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* 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 Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
508 
WHUS43 KGRR 240729
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
329 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-241530-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
329 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...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, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon 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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-241530-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
329 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
097 
WHUS43 KGRR 241624
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1224 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-250030-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
1224 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers. The worst swimming
  conditions will be on the south side of south piers such as
  Grand Haven State Park and Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ064-071-241800-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T1800Z/
Allegan-Van Buren-
1224 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers. South sides of south
  piers will be dangerous places to swim today such as South 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.

&&

$$
239 
WHUS43 KGRR 241948
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
348 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MIZ037-043-050-056-250200-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
348 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst swimming conditions will be on 
  the south side of south piers such as Grand Haven State Park and
  Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon.

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
209 
WHUS43 KGRR 250122
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
922 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MIZ050-056-250230-
/O.CAN.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-
922 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have subsided around Grand Haven and Muskegon so
the threat of dangerous swimming conditions has diminished. 

$$

MIZ037-043-250800-
/O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0800Z/
Mason-Oceana-
922 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
533 
WHUS43 KGRR 250739
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
339 AM EDT Fri Jun 25 2021

MIZ037-043-250845-
/O.EXP.KGRR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210625T0800Z/
Mason-Oceana-
339 AM EDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

The waves will continue to fall under 4 feet early this morning
lessening the risk for hazardous conditions.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGRRClinton48 min
Jun 22, 2:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGRRGratiot40 min
Jun 22, 3:40 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR60 hr

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Sources

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