Beach Hazards Statement: Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
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Beach Hazards Statement — Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beaches north of piers will tend to have the most hazardous currents today which can pull swimmers into deeper water.
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