Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Cleveland, OH ∙ Toledo, OH ∙ Erie, PA ∙ Parma, OH ∙ Lorain, OH ∙ Elyria, OH ∙ Lakewood, OH ∙ Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, OH ∙ Lakeside, OH ∙ Laporte, OH

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Cleveland OH 345 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie and Lorain Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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