GRAND HAVEN, MI — Dramatic drone footage captured massive 14-foot waves swallowing the iconic Grand Haven lighthouse on Lake Michigan as powerful winds battered the shoreline.

The National Weather Service issued warnings urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water and avoid walking on piers, citing dangerous conditions caused by high winds and heavy surf.

The video shows the lighthouse nearly disappearing under the force of the waves, a striking reminder of the lake’s power during stormy weather. Authorities stressed that while the spectacle is dramatic, it poses real risks for anyone venturing too close to the shoreline.