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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1146 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
1146 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by
  waves.

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren
  counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will gradually subside
  today, but it will not be until after sunset that waves fall
  below 4 feet south of Holland. Swimmers can expect dangerous
  waves and currents through the rest of the day. The most
  dangerous places to swim today will be on the north side of
  north piers such as Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park
  in Pentwater, Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions
and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local
authorities on potential beach closures.

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