Beach Hazards Statement Friday

Grand Rapids, MI (WGHN) - The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. this evening. 
Grand Haven State Park updates conditions daily on their Facebook page.  

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

* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will increase on Friday
  to 15 to 25 mph which will push waves into the 3 to 5 foot
  range. South sides of south piers will be the most dangerous
  places to swim, such as, Grand Haven State Park and Pere
  Marquette Park in Muskegon.

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.