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Beach Hazards Statement — Northern Berrien, MI, Southern Berrien, MI
Issued
Expires
12:00 AM CDT · Thu, Jul 23 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KIWX

Affected Areas

Northern Berrien, MI Southern Berrien, MI

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

- High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet tonight through
Tuesday. Waves building to 5 to 9 feet Tuesday night into
Wednesday before receding Wednesday night.

- Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are
expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the
north sides of piers or breakwalls into the evening.

* WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.