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Beach Hazards Statement 20, NWS Cleveland, OH

September 22, 2019Erie County, Pennsylvania; 5 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 22, 2019, 9:46 PM EDT for Erie County, Pennsylvania; 5 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Sep 23, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 22, 2019, 9:46 PM EDT (01:46 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 23, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 24, 2019, 9:59 AM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 181 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2019-09-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2019-09-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1941 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

274 
WHUS41 KCLE 230146
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
946 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

OHZ009-010-231000-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0020.190923T1000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
946 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Monday
through late Monday night.

* LOCATIONS...Erie and Lorain.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Monday through late Monday night.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-231000-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0020.190923T1000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
946 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Monday
through Tuesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Cuyahoga, 
  Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Tuesday morning.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
551 
WHUS41 KCLE 230753
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

OHZ009-010-231600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.190923T1000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
353 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Lorain and Erie.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-231600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.190923T1000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
353 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday morning.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
961 
WHUS41 KCLE 231302
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
902 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019


OHZ009-010-232115-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
902 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Lorain and Erie.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-232115-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
902 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday morning.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
969 
WHUS41 KCLE 231938
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019



OHZ009-010-240345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Lorain and Erie.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-240345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
338 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday morning.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
524 
WHUS41 KCLE 240209
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1009 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

OHZ009-010-240800-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
1009 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Lorain and Erie.

* TIMING...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-241015-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
1009 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore, and Cuyahoga.

* TIMING...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
809 
WHUS41 KCLE 240809
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
409 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2019

OHZ009-010-240915-
/O.EXP.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T0800Z/
Erie-Lorain-
409 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished over the western basin of Lake Erie and
therefore, waves have responded by remaining 3 feet or less. 
The Beach Hazards Statement has been allowed to expire. Waves of 2
to 4 feet this morning may pose a moderate swimming risk before
settling to 2 feet or less.

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-241400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
409 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga.

* TIMING...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* BEACH HAZARDS...High swimming risk from waves and dangerous 
  currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when swimming risks exist
from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents
and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-
threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the
instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water.

&&

$$
815 
WHUS41 KCLE 241359
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
959 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2019


OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-241500-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190924T1400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
959 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement.

The beach hazards statement has expired however a moderate risk to
swimmers from waves and currents will persist much of the 
afternoon.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.