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Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Monday Evening for Northern Michigan Counties

The National Weather Service has extended a Beach Hazards Statement for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix counties through 11 p.m. Monday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 3:59 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has extended a for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix counties through 11 p.m. EDT Monday, August 24. The , originally set to expire earlier, now remains in effect until 11 p.m., according to the weather service. The warns of waves as high as 3 to feet, which could create dangerous swimming conditions and sweep people off piers and jetties. The weather service advises residents to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions. The was issued at 3:51 a.m. Monday and covers zones in the three counties.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 24, 2026, 4:10 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix Counties

    The National Weather Service in Gaylord, Michigan, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix Counties, in effect from 3:51 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 24, 2026.

    The statement warns that waves as high as 3 to 5 feet will result in dangerous swimming conditions and could sweep people off piers and jetties. Residents and visitors are advised to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

  2. Aug 24, 2026, 4:06 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix Counties: Waves Up to 5 Feet Could Sweep People Off Piers

    The National Weather Service in Gaylord, Michigan, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Emmet, Leelanau and Charlevoix counties, warning that waves as high as 3 to 5 feet could sweep people off piers and jetties and create dangerous swimming conditions.

    The statement is in effect from 3:51 a.m. through 11 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026. The Weather Service advises residents to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

  3. Aug 24, 2026, 3:59 a.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement in Effect for Northern Michigan Counties

    The National Weather Service in Gaylord, Michigan, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Emmet, Leelanau, and Charlevoix Counties, in effect from 3:51 a.m. through 11 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.

    The statement warns that waves as high as 3 to 5 feet will result in dangerous swimming conditions and could sweep people off piers and jetties. Residents and visitors are advised to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

    The alert covers five zones in the affected counties. The cause of the hazardous conditions has not been determined, but the statement is based on official National Weather Service records.

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