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Beach Hazards Statement — Presque Isle; Alpena

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 8:23 AM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 7:11 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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Presque Isle; Alpena; Alcona; Iosco; Arenac

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Presque Isle; Alpena; Alcona; Iosco; Arenac

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Sep 21, 7:11 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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