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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:37PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Until Sun Jul 19, 4:00am
📋 What to Expect:
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves.
* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
* WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 9:39PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Until Sun Jul 19, 4:00am
📋 What to Expect:
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet early, subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
⚠️ Recommended Actions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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AIR QUALITY ALERT
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 12:11PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Until Mon Jul 20, 12:00am
📋 What to Expect:
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 18 and for July 19, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Concentrations on Saturday will range from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) in northern half of the lower peninsula to Unhealthy across the upper peninsula. On Sunday concentrations will range from USG across the lower peninsula to Unhealthy in the upper peninsula.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, Air Quality Alert covers the upper peninsula, and the northern half of the lower peninsula
Sunday, July 19, 2026, will be a Statewide Air Quality Alert
Smoke has improved across the southern portion of Michigan early Saturday; however, another plume is forecast to track through the state Saturday, lasting into Sunday. The upper peninsula will be most affected by the smoke on Saturday with fine particulate levels deteriorating from north to south through Saturday. Concentrations will be high enough across northern areas to warrant an Air Quality Alert for Saturday, and by Sunday levels will be high enough to warrant another statewide Alert. With smoke lingering across the state, ozone also has the potential to increase quickly.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning; - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:Michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: AirNow.gov
For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Muskegon...Ottawa...Kent...Ionia...Clinton...Allegan...Barry...Eaton... Ingham...Van Buren...Kalamazoo...Calhoun...Jackson.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, Air Quality Alert covers the upper peninsula, and the northern half of the lower peninsula
Sunday, July 19, 2026, will be a Statewide Air Quality Alert
Smoke has improved across the southern portion of Michigan early Saturday; however, another plume is forecast to track through the state Saturday, lasting into Sunday. The upper peninsula will be most affected by the smoke on Saturday with fine particulate levels deteriorating from north to south through Saturday. Concentrations will be high enough across northern areas to warrant an Air Quality Alert for Saturday, and by Sunday levels will be high enough to warrant another statewide Alert. With smoke lingering across the state, ozone also has the potential to increase quickly.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning; - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:Michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: AirNow.gov
For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental- health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Muskegon...Ottawa...Kent...Ionia...Clinton...Allegan...Barry...Eaton... Ingham...Van Buren...Kalamazoo...Calhoun...Jackson.
REST OF TONIGHT 🌙
Mostly clear. Areas of smoke. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph late in the evening becoming light.
SUNDAY ☀️
Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
🌙 SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
🌧️ ☀️ MONDAY
Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
⛈️ MONDAY NIGHT
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
⛈️ ☀️ TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
🌙 TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
☀️ WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
🌙 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
☀️ THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
🌙 THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
🌙⛅ FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
☀️ SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Low sun angles deepen saturation across the spectrum.
Current Conditions
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Humidity
83%
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Wind
2 mph N
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Gusts
4.9 mph
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Pressure
29.97 inHg
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Rain Today
0 in
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UV Index
0
Updated: 12:39 AM
🌅 Last Night's Sunset
Sun & Moon
Moon Phase Calendar
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Last New
Jul 14
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Now
Jul 18
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1st Qtr
Jul 21
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Full
Jul 29
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Last Qtr
Aug 5
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New Moon
Aug 12
Waxing crescent — 23% illuminated
☀️ Sun Path Today
🌙 Moon Path Today
Current Moon Phase
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Phase
Waxing crescent
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Illumination
23%
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Age
4 days
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Moonrise
11:24 AM
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Moonset
11:42 PM
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Moon Sign
Virgo
South -> Center
Center -> North
Fan
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Heater
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80.1°F
74.4% RH