{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c2d52b4896a05b9269975c916c7f879005424ed1.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 4:10PM EDT until June 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c2d52b4896a05b9269975c916c7f879005424ed1.001.1","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":156,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 4:10PM EDT until June 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Mason; Oceana; Muskegon\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Rapids MI\n**Sent:** 2026-06-12T16:10:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T16:10:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-13T00:15:00-04:00\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 and Muskegon counties.\n\n* WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water\nand high waves can sweep people off piers.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph will\nbuild waves tomorrow morning into the 3 to 6 foot range.\nDangerous waves and currents are expected tomorrow afternoon and\nearly evening, especially at beaches north of Grand Haven.\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."}