Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

EDT a beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. EDT until Thursday 5 a ...

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

This weekend is expected to have some very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach.

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

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

This weekend is expected to have some great summer weather - with a dash of possible thunderstorms - making it a good one for outdoor summer activities like the beach. Lower Michigan could see some ...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy flagged three beaches for closure and has another three under advisory, all for high bacteria levels.

Dangerous currents are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous ...

Don’t let those sunny conditions fool you. Thursday’s brisk wind brought on another cold-water upwelling along some Lake ...

With the 4th of July weekend approaching, beachgoers are advised to check the status of their favorite beaches due to rising bacteria levels causing closures, such as Lakeshore Beach in Novi.

(CBS DETROIT) – Several Michigan beaches are closed this weekend at a time when they would normally be packed for the Fourth of July holiday. The closures stem from high bacteria levels in the ...