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Dangerous Waves on Lake Michigan This Weekend

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Unfortunately, the warm and humid beach weather this weekend will clash with swimming conditions that will become dangerous due to large waves and strong currents. Waves will build Saturday afternoon and continue Sunday, especially at beaches north of Holland.

Do you know how different types of currents on the Great Lakes can get swimmers into trouble? Play it safe at the beach this summer; watch informative videos at weather.gov/safety/great-lakes