
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves of 3 to 6 feet and rip currents. * WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Regardless of swim risk, hypothermia is possible due to very cold water temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&