Indiana, Michigan Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 3:39PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves building to 3 to 5 feet tonight and to 5 to 8 feet Tuesday. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls Tuesday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.
Area Description: 
Northern La Porte; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana