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Vicksburg, MI Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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State: MI Total alerts: 6 Updated: Sep 15, 2026 8:30pm EDT

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:42PM EDT until September 15 at 11:00PM 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, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:19PM EDT until September 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Southeast Chippewa, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Emmet; Leelanau; Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:19PM EDT until September 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Emmet, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Charlevoix Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Presque Isle; Alpena; Alcona; Iosco; Arenac
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:19PM EDT until September 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Southern Schoolcraft
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:20AM EDT until September 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Schoolcraft County. * 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 Southern Schoolcraft County: Near Lakeview Park and Seul Choix Point.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Alger
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 2:20AM EDT until September 15 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 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Vicksburg.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.

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