20-foot waves batter Lake Michigan, nearly toppling a 46-foot lighthouse.

National Weather Service forecasters are warning swimmers of potentially dangerous conditions on lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior on Sunday, July 6. "A high swim risk is expected for the Lake ...

Experts say the Great Lakes can be more dangerous than the open ocean due to their volatile nature. Waves on the Great Lakes ...

A gale watch is in place for Michigan's Great Lakes ahead of strengthening winds that could create 22-foot waves.

Michigan's beaches could see 8-foot waves and life-threatening currents on Monday, Aug. 25, and officials have issued small craft and swim risk advisories for beach-goers. "High wave action along the ...

Large Lake Superior waves crash on the Keweenaw Peninsula near Copper Harbor Michigan. Short-period waves, sudden gales and freezing spray turn freshwater into a death trap on the Great Lakes—a ...

Michigan's Great Lakes could see powerful waves up to 14 feet high throughout Friday, Sept. 5, the National Weather Service said while issuing gale warnings. "Swim risk will be high for all West ...

HOLLAND, MI – Large waves and high winds, spurred on during a gull warning, produced quite a show along the lakeshore. 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 Alger ...