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Beach Hazards Statement for Marquette and Alger Counties Ends at 10 p.m. EDT Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Marquette and Alger Counties, in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT Saturday, August 22, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 9:54 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 21, 2026, 10:29 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a for Marquette and Alger Counties, in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT Saturday, August 22, 2026. The was issued Friday evening and will expire at 10 p.m. EDT Saturday. High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life-threatening swimming conditions, and waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. The National Weather Service advises remaining out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 21, 2026, 10:24 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Marquette and Alger Counties

    The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Marquette and Alger Counties, in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The statement was issued at 9:48 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 21. The advisory is set to expire at 10 p.m. EDT on Saturday, August 22.

    High wave action and dangerous currents are expected to create life-threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. The public is advised to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

  2. Aug 21, 2026, 9:56 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement: Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected Saturday in Marquette and Alger Counties

    The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Marquette and Alger Counties, in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The statement warns that high wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life-threatening swimming conditions, with waves in rapid succession capable of tiring swimmers quickly. The advisory lifts at 10 p.m. EDT Saturday.

    Residents and visitors are advised to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. The warning covers two zones and was issued at 9:48 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 21.

  3. Aug 21, 2026, 9:54 p.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Marquette and Alger Counties

    The National Weather Service in Marquette, Michigan, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Marquette and Alger Counties, effective from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The statement was issued at 9:48 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 21.

    According to the advisory, high wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life-threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. The NWS advises residents to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

    The warning covers two zones in the affected counties. The Beach Hazards Statement expires at 10:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

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