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Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Evening for Mason and Oceana Counties

The National Weather Service has extended its Beach Hazards Statement for Mason and Oceana counties, now in effect until 8 PM EDT Friday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 2:42 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 21, 2026, 2:53 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has extended a for Mason and Oceana counties, now in effect from PM EDT through 8 PM EDT on Friday, August 21, 2026. The was originally set to expire earlier but now runs longer than first issued. The warning covers high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water, and high waves can sweep people off piers. The NWS advises remaining out of the water and avoiding piers, and checking with local authorities about potential beach closures. The was issued at :25 AM EDT on August 21 and applies to zones in

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 21, 2026, 2:50 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Mason and Oceana Counties

    The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Mason and Oceana counties, effective from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT on Friday, August 21, 2026. The statement warns of high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions, with piers potentially heavily swamped by waves. The advisory is in effect until 8 PM EDT, after which the hazard is expected to lift.

    According to the advisory, strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. Residents and visitors are advised to remain out of the water and avoid venturing onto piers, and to check with local authorities for potential beach closures.

  2. Aug 21, 2026, 2:46 a.m. ET

    NWS Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions in Mason and Oceana Counties

    The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Mason and Oceana counties, in effect from 2 PM EDT to 8 PM EDT on August 21, 2026. The statement warns that strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

    The statement is in effect until 8 PM EDT (20:00 EDT) on August 21, 2026. The Weather Service advises residents to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and not to venture out on piers. It also recommends checking with local authorities on potential beach closures. The statement was issued at 2:25 AM EDT.

  3. Aug 21, 2026, 2:42 a.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Mason and Oceana Counties

    The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Mason and Oceana counties, effective from 2 PM EDT to 8 PM EDT on Friday, August 21, 2026. The statement was issued at 2:25 AM EDT the same day and will expire at 8 PM EDT.

    The warning highlights high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water, and high waves can sweep people off piers, which may be heavily swamped. The NWS advises remaining out of the water and avoiding piers, and recommends checking with local authorities for potential beach closures.

    The statement covers two zones in the affected counties.

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