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Beach Hazards Statement — Marquette, MI, Alger, MI
Issued
5:00 AM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMQT

Affected Areas

Marquette, MI Alger, MI

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.

* WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 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 Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at
Little Presque Isle.

For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.