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Beach Hazards Statement — Northern La Porte, IN, Northern Berrien, MI, Southern Berrien, MI
Issued
7:39 PM CDT · Mon, Jul 27 2026
Expires
7:00 AM CDT · Wed, Jul 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KIWX

Affected Areas

Northern La Porte, IN Northern Berrien, MI Southern Berrien, MI

Official Bulletin

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

- High wave action: Waves 3 to 4 feet Tuesday morning,
increasing to 6 to 8 feet Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan,
Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

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

* 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.