Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:08AM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

* WHERE…Marquette and Alger Counties.

* WHEN…From 8 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.

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