EDT a beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. EDT until Thursday 5 a ...

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Northerly winds are creating potentially dangerous swimming conditions with waves reaching 7 feet at beaches in Mason, Oceana ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

The high swim risk comes hours after a series of severe thunderstorms quickly swept across the Chicago area, leaving behind ...

MICHIGAN, USA — A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service for many West Michigan lakeshore ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

State officials say several Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts as the Fourth of July weekend nears.

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.