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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Gaylord, MI
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1:45 PM EDT | Heat Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 17 more | 3 days |
| Jun 20, 2:38 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 3 days | |
| Jun 20, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Alpena | 38 min |
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.