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Beach hazards statement issued
The gist
The National Weather Service issued beach hazards statements for Great Lakes and East Coast beaches.
The warnings flag rip currents that can sweep even strong swimmers into deeper water.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2026Newsweek reports fresh beach hazard statements along parts of Lake Michigan, warning high waves, dangerous currents and rip currents could turn life-threatening for swimmers this weekend; earlier that week statements and swim advisories covered shorelines on all five Great Lakes.
- Sep 13, 2026Hazardous marine conditions are expected on Lake Erie behind a cold front, with a Beach Hazards Statement issued for swimming risks from wind and large waves including rip currents and longshore currents.
- Sep 15, 2026At 8:17 p.m., the NWS Wilmington NC released a beach hazards statement valid for Tuesday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Myrtle Beach area.