Benzie County

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 10:40PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-7 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Emmet, Benzie and Manistee Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 10:37PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Platte River Campground

From Recreation.gov

The Ironman Michigan triathlon will be taking place **Sunday, September 20, 2026.** The bike course takes place on M-22 and will have significant impact on local traffic. M-22 will be closed from 8:30 am to approximately 2 pm between the City of Frankfort and Esch Road. * **To avoid road closures, arriving campers should not arrive before the scheduled check-in time of 2 pm.** * **To avoid road closures, departing campers should exit by 8:30 am via Deadstream Road, Platte Road, or M-22 northbound. Southbound M-22 will be closed.**