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Red Flag Warning at Magens Bay and Smith Bay

Magens Bay and Smith Bay Park are currently under Red Flag Statusย due to hazardous conditions, including strong currents and rough waves.

Swimmers are advised to not swim during the red flag warning.(Source photo by Michele L Weichman)

The Magens Bay Authority ย strongly discouraged swimming during this time. Lifeguards ย will not be available to provide assistance. Anyone who chooses to enter the water does so at their own risk.

Over the next 24 hours, the Magens Bay Authorityโ€™s management and staff will continue to monitor beach conditions closely to determine when normal operations may safely resume, said Monique Simon, the authority’s general manager.

โ€œThe safety and well-being of our beachgoers remain our top priority,โ€ Simon said. โ€œWe are committed to safeguarding our beaches and will resume normal operations as soon as conditions improve.โ€

For more information, please contact 340-777-6300 or email info@magensbayauthority.org.

Additional updates will be posted on www.magensbayauthority.org.

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