WEST MICHIGAN - Winds picking up through the day will generate hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan. Waves will ramp up to around three to five feet with a HIGH BEACH HAZARD for swimmers and beachgoers and SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES for boaters.
Wind speeds through the morning hours will only be about 1 to 3 perhaps 2 to 4 feet, but will build to 3 to 5 feet during the afternoon and evening hours. We expect west and northwest winds sustained at about 15 to 25 knots with gusts around 30/35. Take a look at the graphic below. It's our FOX 17 Lake Michigan beach/boaters forecast.The red line along the shore from Grand Haven southward means a HIGH BEACH HAZARD risk. Swimming is NOT advised with waves 3 to 5 feet. North of Grand Haven through Muskegon and Oceana County is a MODERATE BEACH HAZARD risk with waves at 2 to 4 feet. Swimming is possible, but caution needs to be exercised. Boaters on Lake Michigan will see waves build at 3 to 5 feet with SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES in effect. We expect increasing amounts of sunshine through the day. Winds are expected to gradually diminish after sunset. Waves will diminish by daybreak Monday.
Get the complete West Michigan forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather.
