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Great Lakes Beach Warnings Hit 11.1 Million as Dangerous Currents Linger

Persistent northeasterly winds have driven dangerous lake conditions that will keep advisories in place across four Great Lakes until Friday midnight.

A stock photo shows big waves at Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, Michigan.
A stock photo shows an empty lifeguard chair facing choppy waters on Lake Michigan.
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Overview

  • Beach hazards statements now include 11.1 million residents in shoreline counties of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario following expansion Thursday morning.
  • The National Weather Service warns of pronounced risks from wind-driven high waves, strong longshore currents and rip currents along affected shores.
  • A new advisory for Mason and Oceana counties runs from Thursday 2 p.m. EDT to Friday midnight, cautioning that piers may be heavily swamped and currents can sweep swimmers into deeper water.
  • The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project reports 45 drownings so far this season, underscoring the life-threatening nature of current lake conditions.
  • Advisories will remain in effect through Friday midnight and officials urge all beachgoers to stay out of the water and away from hazardous shoreline structures.