Whether it’s a green, yellow or red flag, Dawn Hinz who manages the flag warning system in South Haven said no water is guaranteed to be safe.

If you see a single flag that's half red and half yellow, the area you're in is among the safest on the beach. The flags indicate an area is protected by lifeguards and is being closely supervised.

In other words, a summer outing to the beach can quickly turn tragic, so be aware of weather and water conditions. Green, yellow, red system. Before the change, the warning system was color-coded ...