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Beach Hazards Statement 21, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 28, 2023, 3:26 PM EDT for 6 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Aug 29, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2023, 3:26 PM EDT (19:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 29, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 27 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 19:31 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, 7.4 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1393 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
331 WHUS43 KGRR 281926 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 326 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-291200- /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230829T1800Z-230830T1500Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 326 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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 Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-291200- /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230830T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 326 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
8 follow-up statements
830 WHUS43 KGRR 290324 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1124 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-291130- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230829T1800Z-230830T1500Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 1124 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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 Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions have the possibility of being dangerous at daybreak, but certainly become dangerous to swimmers during the afternoon. Southwest winds in the morning will shift to the north in the afternoon and increase further in speed. Swimming on the north side of north piers in the afternoon and evening will be especially dangerous. Pay extra attention at Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Muskegon State Park and Holland State Park. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-291130- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230830T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 1124 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds increasing in the afternoon and evening will produce dangerous swimming conditions late in the day and especially towards evening. North sides of north piers will become especially dangerous towards sunset. North Beach at South Haven will be a particularily dangerous beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$ DUKE
391 WHUS43 KGRR 290715 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 315 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-291515- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230829T1800Z-230830T1500Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 315 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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 this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions have the possibility of being dangerous at daybreak, but certainly become dangerous to swimmers during the afternoon. Southwest winds in the morning will shift to the north in the afternoon and increase further in speed. Swimming on the north side of north piers in the afternoon and evening will be especially dangerous. Pay extra attention at Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Muskegon State Park and Holland State Park. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-291515- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230830T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 315 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds increasing in the afternoon and evening will produce dangerous swimming conditions late in the day and especially towards evening. North sides of north piers will become especially dangerous towards sunset. North Beach at South Haven will be a particularily dangerous beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
376 WHUS43 KGRR 291330 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 930 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-300000- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230829T1800Z-230830T1500Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 930 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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 this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds in the morning will shift to the north in the afternoon and increase further in speed. Swimming on the north side of north piers will be dangerous...especially in the afternoon and evening. Pay extra attention at Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Muskegon State Park and Holland State Park. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-300000- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230830T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 930 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds increasing in the afternoon and evening will produce dangerous swimming conditions late in the day and especially towards evening. North sides of north piers will become especially dangerous towards sunset. North Beach at South Haven will be a very dangerous beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
782 WHUS43 KGRR 291830 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 230 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-301200- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 230 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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 this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swimming on the north side of north piers will be dangerous... especially through this evening. Pay extra attention at Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Muskegon State Park and Holland State Park. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-301200- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.230830T0000Z-230830T1500Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 230 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous swimming conditions will continue especially this evening. North sides of north piers will become especially dangerous towards sunset. North Beach at South Haven will be a very dangerous beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
947 WHUS43 KGRR 300319 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1119 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-301130- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T1800Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 1119 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * 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...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist both tonight and into Wednesday along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-301130- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T1800Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 1119 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist both tonight and into Wednesday along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
056 WHUS43 KGRR 300704 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 304 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-301515- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 304 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * 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...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist today along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-301515- /O.EXT.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 304 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist today along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
565 WHUS43 KGRR 301523 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1123 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-302100- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 1123 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * 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...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist today along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-302100- /O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 1123 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous waves and currents will persist today along the Lake Michigan shoreline. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
039 WHUS43 KGRR 302120 CFWGRR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 520 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 MIZ037-043-050-056-310200- /O.EXP.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0022.230830T2120Z-230831T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa- 520 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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, Muskegon and Ottawa 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. 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. && $$ MIZ064-071-310200- /O.EXP.KGRR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230830T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0022.230830T2120Z-230831T0200Z/ Allegan-Van Buren- 520 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 3:26 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 50 hr |
Nearby
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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.