Beachgoers are urged to avoid swimming in Lake Michigan on Monday, July 7. The hazard statement, which said waves are four to seven feet high in Lake and Porter counties, is in place until 10 p.m. ET ...

Temperatures across Michigan and Wisconsin hit the 80s on Wednesday, June 11, and are expected to be in the 70s through the weekend, warm enough to tempt people to try swimming in the Great Lakes. The ...

Waves are predicted to reach 3-5 feet, with the largest near Big and Little Sable Points, creating hazardous conditions, especially near south piers. Swimmers are urged to avoid the water and piers ...

Michigan’s summers are made for water. With more than 11,000 inland lakes and miles of Great Lakes shoreline, the state offers no shortage of spots to swim, wade or float. For many residents and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Lake Michigan has been nominated as one of the best lakes for swimming in the U.S. A panel of experts at USA 10Best picked the Great Lake as one of 20 lakes nominated for ...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued by the National Weather Service on high swim risk days, and are largely dictated by the wind direction. High risk days for swimming and boating are typically ...

The weather should cooperate with suitably warm temperatures, and Michigan's lakes are warm enough to feel downright cozy, but it could be risky to get into the water this weekend. The National ...

Lake Michigan will have a high swim risk this weekend with high waves lasting into next week. Breezy winds will pick up this weekend, gusting between 30-35 mph Saturday and 25-30 mph Sunday. Gusts ...

A Wisconsin man is challenging a trespassing citation in hopes of forcing courts to reconsider who has the right to walk Lake Michigan’s shoreline ...