Active National Weather Service alert for Ludington, Michigan 49431: Beach Hazards Statement. Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 2:59PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI Until Sun, 11:00 PM EDT.
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Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 2:59PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI Expires Sun, 11:00 PM EDT.

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Ludington, Michigan 49431

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Ludington, Michigan 49431. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

66°Partly Cloudy1% rain
63°Partly Cloudy3% rain
60°Mostly Clear2% rain
58°Mostly Clear0% rain
57°Mostly Clear0% rain
57°Mostly Clear0% rain
56°Mostly Clear0% rain
56°Mostly Clear0% rain

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Highest chance 3%

No meaningful precipitation is expected in the official hourly forecast.

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Today

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66°54°

Mostly Clear

Precipitation
4%
Wind
NNW 8 to 14 mph
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM

Mon

73°54°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
NW 8 to 12 mph
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
8:37 PM

Tue

77°65°

Sunny

Precipitation
18%
Wind
SSW 2 to 10 mph
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
8:36 PM

Wed

78°63°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
73%
Wind
SSW 12 to 16 mph
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM

Thu

76°58°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
10%
Wind
NW 7 to 10 mph
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM

Fri

76°56°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
5%
Wind
N 5 to 9 mph
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM

Sat

77°61°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
28%
Wind
SSE 5 to 9 mph
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM

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Real Feel64°F
Use caution walking outside

Beach Hazards Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindN10 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 11 PM–1 AM

Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 58°F, with winds near 9 mph. Review the active Beach Hazards Statement.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now1%next hour
Humidity64%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.98 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance3%
Dew point52°F
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Beach Hazards Statement

Applies to: Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van BurenIssued by: NWS Grand Rapids MIBeach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 2:59PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Alert details* 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 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Safety instructionsRemain 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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