Michigan's Great Lakes likely are tempting many to swim this weekend as water temperatures climb into the 70s. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Rip currents, high waves ...

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected in Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior due to large waves and strong currents. A high swim risk is in effect for Lake Superior beaches in Marquette and ...

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), “Waves on the Great Lakes come in rapid succession, every 3-4 seconds on average in the summer.” At this rate, swimming and playing in the ...

Conditions on the Great Lakes are dangerous for Thursday, July 17, as officials issue many small craft advisories and swimming hazards to caution residents of life-threatening currents and waves.

High winds whipping across the Great Lakes could bring waves up to nearly 30 feet on Lake Huron, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist said.

The frequency and intensity of heat waves and cold spells in the Great Lakes, seen as spikes in these graphs, entered a new regime in the 1990s, according to new research led by the University of ...

As of Jan. 23, 2025, NOAA was reporting the Great Lakes were at 25.99% ice coverage. Maximum ice coverage occurs from mid-February to the end of February for the lower Great Lakes.