HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The National Weather Service’s Grand Rapids office has issued two weather alerts.
The first is a beach hazards statement for the lakeshore area, from Grand Haven north to Manistee, including Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon, for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions are expected, into the evening. Winds will be gusting to 25 mph.
Wave action makes swimming near piers and other structures dangerous.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, and are most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars. Rip currents can sweep even an experienced swimmer into deeper water.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the National Weather Service’s Grand Rapids office have issued an air quality alert for the following counties: Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Kent, Mason, Oceana, Van Buren for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
This means people can expect elevated levels of ozone and pollutants in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups.
People and businesses are askedto avoid activities which lead to ozone formation, such as refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment; and using charcoal lighter fluid.
People can help by choosing to travel via car pools or bike; delaying or combining errands; and using water based paints.
Active children and adults and those with respiratory diseases such as asthma are advised to avoid strenuous activities and prolonged outdoor exertion.
Learn more by visiting the DEQ website, http://www.deqmiair.org.
This air quality alert incudes the cities of Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ludington, Hart, and South Haven.
