Lower Michigan could see some rain and thunderstorms Friday afternoon. A cold front will move through Michigan Saturday ...

HOLLAND, MI - Just in time for the weekend, a cold-water upwelling has occurred at some beaches along the Lake Michigan ...

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

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

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes have reached a suitable swimming temperature. Here are the current water ...

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According to the NWS, waves as high as seven feet could form along beaches in southern Lake Michigan, across Illinois, ...

If you're planning a beach trip day this Fourth of July weekend, make sure you aren't heading to one of these six beaches ...

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...

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

Several beaches across Michigan are closed heading into the Fourth of July weekend, according to the latest BeachGuard map ...

Dangerous swimming conditions, patchy fog and isolated storms are expected this week in Illinois. Here's the forecast.