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Beach Hazards Statement

Alger

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.

Time Information

Effective
Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires
Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 6:40 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Marquette MI
National Weather Service

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