A beach hazards advisory is still in effect until 8 tonight from the National Weather Service for the Lake Michigan shoreline all the way from Indiana to Manistee. While there have been people surfing the big waves today in South Haven, NWS meteorologist David Cook says it’s recommended people don’t swim, especially if they’re not too experienced.
“The combination of high wind speeds and waves and the direction of those winds hitting shore make it a favorable day for rip currents that could sweep swimmers out into the deeper waters,” said Cook.
In the past week, five people in Indiana and Michigan have drowned in the lake. Two others have drowned off the west coast of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee as well due to the treacherous conditions.
Images of waterboarders in South Haven Wednesday courtesy of Tom Renner.
