WHUS43 KGRR 191433

CFWGRR



Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

1033 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



MIZ056-064-071-192245-

/O.CON.KGRR.BH.S.0017.250819T2100Z-250820T0600Z/

Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-

1033 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS

AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...



* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 

  swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by 

  waves.



* WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.



* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.



* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 

  and high waves can sweep people off piers.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will become northerly this afternoon,

  and increase to 15 to 25 mph. Waves this morning of 2 to 4 feet

  and moderate swim risk will increase this afternoon to 3 to 5

  feet with swim risk becoming high south of Muskegon. The most

  hazardous locations this afternoon will be Holland State Park

  and North Beach in South Haven. 



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.



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