85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Berrien County, MI · Great Lakes
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Three miles of southwest-Michigan Lake Michigan beach plus 260-foot dunes you can run down (Tower Hill is the climbing favorite). The closest big-dunes state park to Chicago — 90 minutes north — and accordingly busy on summer weekends.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 18 at 4:47pm edt until july 19 at 5:00am edt by nws northern indiana
54 /100
ok
68 Sunbathe
36 Walk
34 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves 3 to 5 feet. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls. * WHERE...Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 18 at 10:44AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
N
Rain
15%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
41 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
9:18 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
0%
85
84°
Mostly Sunny
4%
84
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
85%
15
71°
Mostly Sunny
2%
67
76°
Sunny
1%
85
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot; MI Recreation Passport.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach (Pikes Peak Beach area). Permitted leashed on the dunes and elsewhere.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport.
Address
12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Warren Dunes State Park today?
Warren Dunes State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Warren Dunes State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach (Pikes Peak Beach area). Permitted leashed on the dunes and elsewhere.
Is there an entry fee at Warren Dunes State Park?
MI Recreation Passport.
Are there lifeguards at Warren Dunes State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Warren Dunes State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Warren Dunes State Park?
Amenities at Warren Dunes State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, campground, dunes for climbing.
When is the water warmest at Warren Dunes State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Warren Dunes State Park located?
Warren Dunes State Park is in Berrien County, MI, at 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125.
Nearby Beaches
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