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.

What does each beach flag color mean? Here's what to know before you go. 02:17 Nothing says a warm day quite like the beach, but beyond the shore lies a number of dangers, from rip currents and ...

Michigan introduces double red flags to beach warning system: ... Green flag = low hazard. Go. Calm conditions. Enter the water, but — as always — exercise caution. Yellow flag = medium hazard ...