DETROIT – The Independence Day Holiday Weekend is shaping up to be a hot and humid one.
If you’re planning to hit the beach, you might want to check if it’s open first. From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.
There are thousands of public beaches in Michigan -- after all, we are the Great Lakes State -- how can you find out if a beach is open before you pack the car with towels, snacks and sunscreen?
Well, as it turns out, Michigan has you covered. Rather than having to hunt down whatever municipality’s social media pages to see if an alert or advisory has popped up, the state has consolidated all information in one place: BeachGuard.
Michigan’s beach monitoring website provides information regarding closures, monitoring efforts, bacteria levels and more. There’s even an interactive map showing the latest water quality tests from local health departments.
Click here to launch the BeachGuard interactive map.
Find the latest forecast from the 4Warn Weather team here
Remember to download the free 4Warn weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation. Just search your app store under WDIV, and it’s right there, available for both iPhones and Androids! Or click the appropriate link below.
