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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

June 20, 20255 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 20, 2025, 2:31 PM EDT for 5 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 20, 2025, 2:31 PM EDT (18:31 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 23, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:32 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, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 259 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 2025-06-20Temperature 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2025-06-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 86 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1223 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

339 
WHUS43 KAPX 201831
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-210930-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BH.S.0002.250621T1200Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
231 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Regardless of swim risk, hypothermia is 
  possible due to very cold water temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
012 
WHUS43 KAPX 210302
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1102 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-211115-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.250621T1200Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1102 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Regardless of swim risk, hypothermia is 
  possible due to very cold water temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS43 KAPX 210716
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
316 AM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-211530-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.250621T1200Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
316 AM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Regardless of swim risk, hypothermia is 
  possible due to very cold water temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
441 
WHUS43 KAPX 211445
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1045 AM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-212245-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1045 AM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
787 
WHUS43 KAPX 211851
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
251 PM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-220300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
251 PM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
991 
WHUS43 KAPX 220320
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1120 PM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-221130-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1120 PM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
857 
WHUS43 KAPX 220710
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
310 AM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-221515-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250623T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
310 AM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Regardless of swim risk, hypothermia is 
  possible due to very cold water temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
593 
WHUS43 KAPX 221843
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
243 PM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-230245-
/O.EXT.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250624T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
243 PM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
599 
WHUS43 KAPX 230351
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1151 PM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

MIZ020-025-031-095-096-098-231200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250624T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1151 PM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
905 
WHUS43 KAPX 230723
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

MIZ020-230830-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250624T0000Z/
Leelanau-
323 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Waves are expected to be lesser today along Lake Michigan beaches
of Leelanau county compared to the last couple days. 

However...wave heights of 1-3 feet and resulting currents could 
still pose a risk to swimmers. Please use caution in and around 
the water.

$$

MIZ025-031-095-096-098-231530-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250624T0000Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
323 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FEF
366 
WHUS43 KAPX 231438
CFWAPX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1038 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

MIZ025-031-095-096-098-232245-
/O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250624T0000Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
1038 AM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and 
  Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 20, 1:45 PM EDTHeat AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 17 more3 days
Jun 20, 2:38 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX3 days
Jun 20, 3:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlpena38 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.