Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 2:40AM EDT until June 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Safety Instructions
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.