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

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 very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach.

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

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 ...

Some Southeast Michigan beaches are closed heading into 4th of July. Other beaches have advisories, meaning that there are ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

State officials say several Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts as the Fourth of July weekend nears.

MICHIGAN, USA — A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service for many West Michigan lakeshore ...

A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:55 a.m. EDT valid from Thursday 2 a.m ...

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

Shifting winds to the north will create hazardous conditions for swimming and boating this afternoon and evening in the ...