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NWS Active Alerts for MI - Map View

State: MI Total alerts: 5 Updated: Jun 18, 2026 10:18am EDT

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Alpena; Alcona; Manistee; Iosco
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 10:08AM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Alpena, Alcona, Manistee and Iosco Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Northern La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 3:54AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Alger
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 2:40AM EDT until June 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...From 10 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 Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Mason; Oceana
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 2:30AM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason and Oceana counties. * WHEN...Through 4 PM this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 2:30AM EDT until June 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

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