Dangerous swimming conditions are being forecast for a big stretch of Lake Michigan’s most popular beaches on Sunday. Waves are expected to build up to 6 feet high by Sunday afternoon along beaches from Holland and stretching north of Traverse City, the National Weather Service said.

Normally, this would not be a safety issue in October. But several places tied or broke their high temperature records across the state today and more summer-like hot weather with highs in the 80s is expected tomorrow. So beaches will likely be busy.

Because it’s after Labor Day, most state parks have removed their summer swim zone buoys and are no longer reporting daily beach conditions. Piers like the one at Holland State Park have the gates closed for the season. If people walk around them, it’s at their

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