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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

May 28, 2022Mason County, Muskegon County, Oceana County, Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this beach hazards statement at May 28, 2022, 3:05 PM EDT for Mason County, Muskegon County, Oceana County, Michigan. It took effect at May 29, 2022, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2022, 3:05 PM EDT (19:05 UTC)
In effect from
May 29, 2022, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 1, 2022, 5:08 AM EDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

Counties Mason County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Oceana County, MI

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 2022-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 64 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1217 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

051 
WHUS43 KGRR 281905
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
305 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

MIZ037-043-050-290315-
/O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0002.220529T0900Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
305 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures in the 40s to lower 50s
  can cause hypothermia in as little as a hour, be very careful 
  if you go in the water without a wet suit.

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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
392 
WHUS43 KGRR 290219
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1019 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

MIZ037-043-050-291030-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.220529T0900Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
1019 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Sunday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
431 
WHUS43 KGRR 290750
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
350 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022

MIZ037-043-050-291600-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.220529T0900Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
350 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Cold water, with temperatures in the 40s, 
  will add to swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water.
  Water temperatures in the 40s will also make swimming difficult
  and dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

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.

&&

$$

Kenyon
231 
WHUS43 KGRR 291450
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1050 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022

MIZ037-043-050-292300-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
1050 AM EDT Sun May 29 2022

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Cold water temperatures in the 40s will 
  add to the swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water.
  Water temperatures in the 40s will also make swimming difficult
  and dangerous even for strong swimmers.

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.

&&

$$
350 
WHUS43 KGRR 291857
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
257 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022

MIZ037-043-050-300300-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
257 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Cold water temperatures in the 
  40s will add to the swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water.
  Water temperatures in the 40s will also make swimming difficult
  and dangerous even for strong swimmers.

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.

&&

$$
569 
WHUS43 KGRR 300228
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1028 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022

MIZ037-043-050-301030-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
1028 PM EDT Sun May 29 2022

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
101 
WHUS43 KGRR 300720
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
320 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022

MIZ037-043-050-301530-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
320 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Cold water temperatures will add to the 
  swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers. Water temperatures in
  the 40s to near 50 will also make swimming difficult and
  dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

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.

&&

$$

Kenyon
333 
WHUS43 KGRR 301429
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1029 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022

MIZ037-043-050-302230-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
1029 AM EDT Mon May 30 2022

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Cold water temperatures will add 
  to the swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers. Water temperatures 
  in the 40s to near 50 will also make swimming difficult and 
  dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

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.

&&

$$
513 
WHUS43 KGRR 301835
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
235 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022

MIZ037-043-050-310245-
/O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
235 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
734 
WHUS43 KGRR 310118
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
918 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022

MIZ037-043-050-310930-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
918 PM EDT Mon May 30 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
677 
WHUS43 KGRR 310801
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
401 AM EDT Tue May 31 2022

MIZ037-043-050-311615-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
401 AM EDT Tue May 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Cold water temperatures will add to the 
  swimming risk.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
  and high waves can sweep people off piers. Water temperatures
  near 50 degrees will also make swimming difficult.

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.

&&

$$

Kenyon
770 
WHUS43 KGRR 311415
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1015 AM EDT Tue May 31 2022

MIZ037-043-050-312215-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
1015 AM EDT Tue May 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS43 KGRR 311933
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 PM EDT Tue May 31 2022

MIZ037-043-050-010345-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
333 PM EDT Tue May 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
751 
WHUS43 KGRR 010042
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
842 PM EDT Tue May 31 2022

MIZ037-043-050-010845-
/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
842 PM EDT Tue May 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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
044 
WHUS43 KGRR 010908
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
508 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022

MIZ037-043-050-011015-
/O.CAN.KGRR.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
508 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Waves have diminished along the lakeshore of Mason, Oceana, and 
Muskegon counties.

$$

The office that day

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

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Sources

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