WHUS43 KAPX 041824 CFWAPX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Gaylord MI 224 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 MIZ024-095-050300- /O.CON.KAPX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260805T0300Z/ Alpena-Western Mackinac- 224 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Alpena and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$