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Beach Hazards Advisory posted for Tuesday

Posted at 10:58 AM, Jul 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-30 10:58:19-04

LAKE MICHIGAN – The winds have switched to come from the north, but waves are still going to build and cause hazardous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan.

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The advisory is for beaches in Van Buren, Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon and Oceana counties.

Winds will strengthen to between 15 and 25 mph later Tuesday.  Waves will build to between two and four feet high.

Beaches with particular hazardous conditions will be Muskegon State Park, Mears State Park in Pentwater and Stearns Park in Ludington.