News

Actions

Dangerous swimming conditions forecast in Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon

Posted at 9:13 AM, Jun 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-06 09:13:50-04

LAKE MICHIGAN – The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards statement for Tuesday afternoon all along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The advisory goes into effect at 2:00pm Tuesday and lasts through the evening. Beaches from St. Joseph to Whitehall are affected.  The weather service says beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include North Beach in South Haven, Holland State Park, Muskegon State Park, Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington.

Waves from 3-5 feet are expected along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Strong currents will make the north sides of piers to be particularly dangerous places to swim.

For the latest FOX 17 Forecast, click here and for the daily Lake Michigan forecast, click here.