Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Toledo, OH ∙ Erie, PA ∙ Lorain, OH ∙ Elyria, OH ∙ Whitehouse, OH ∙ Crystal Rock, OH ∙ Vincent, OH ∙ North Ridgeville, OH ∙ Isle Saint George, OH ∙ Kelleys Island, OH

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Cleveland OH 356 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie and Lorain Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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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