Beach Hazards Statement
ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:49AM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Issued Until ending now
Areas Marquette, MI; Alger, MI
Full text
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle. For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
What to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
NWS Marquette MI