{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0caf553f7c6971a63fa73d6ff1aea77012169668.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 2:29PM EDT until September 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0caf553f7c6971a63fa73d6ff1aea77012169668.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Grand Rapids MI"},"word_count":123,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 2:29PM EDT until September 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Rapids MI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T14:29:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T14:29:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-13T22:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous\nswimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by\nwaves.\n\n* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren\ncounties.\n\n* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water\nand high waves can sweep people off piers.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions\nand do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local\nauthorities on potential beach closures."}