WHUS43 KGRR 200818
CFWGRR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
418 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

MIZ056-064-071-201630-
/O.NEW.KGRR.BH.S.0001.260520T1700Z-260521T0600Z/
Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
418 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 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 1 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...Waves will be on the increase this
  afternoon as winds pick up out of the north. For a time this
  afternoon and evening winds will reach the 15 to 25 mph range.
  Waves will build to 3 to 5 feet, peaking around 600 pm. North
  sides of north piers will have the most dangerous conditions
  today including 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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DUKE