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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Cleveland, OH

June 14, 20208 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 14, 2020, 4:04 AM EDT for 8 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 14, 2020, 4:04 AM EDT (08:04 UTC)
Expired
Jun 15, 2020, 3:46 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Sandusky County, OH, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 168 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-06-14Temperature 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-06-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 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
2024 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

366 
WHUS41 KCLE 140804
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
404 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

OHZ003-007>009-141615-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-
404 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Erie, Sandusky, Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property 
  including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will 
  be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3:50 AM, the water level at Toledo was
  68.4 inches above low water datum and Marblehead was 67.2 
  inches above low water datum. Winds will continue from the 
  northeast at 15 to 25 knots. Water levels have dropped last 
  evening but the seiche and stronger winds will force the water 
  levels back up and cause lakeshore flooding to occur. The water 
  levels will rise between 70 and 80 inches today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

OHZ010-141615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0003.200614T0804Z-200615T0800Z/
Lorain-
404 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lorain County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-141615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0003.200614T1400Z-200615T0700Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
404 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, 
  Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$

Lombardy
6 follow-up statements
210 
WHUS41 KCLE 141412
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1012 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

OHZ003-007>009-142215-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-
1012 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Erie, Sandusky, Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property 
  including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will 
  be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 10 AM, the water level at Toledo was
  77.9 inches above low water datum and Marblehead was 70.4 inches
  above low water datum. Winds will continue from the northeast at
  15 to 25 knots. Water levels will persist between 70 and 80
  inches through today before falling below 70 inches later
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-142215-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
1012 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, 
  Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$

OHZ010-142215-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Lorain-
1012 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lorain County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$
779 
WHUS41 KCLE 141953
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

OHZ003-007>009-150200-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-
353 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Erie, Sandusky, Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property 
  including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will 
  be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3:30 PM, the water level at Toledo was
  73.8 inches above low water datum and Marblehead was 69.1 inches
  above low water datum. Winds will continue from the northeast at
  15 to 25 knots through this evening. Water levels will persist
  between 70 and 80 inches through this evening before falling 
  below 70 inches later tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

OHZ010-150400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Lorain-
353 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lorain County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-150400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
353 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, 
  Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$
917 
WHUS41 KCLE 150120
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
920 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

OHZ003-007>009-150800-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-
920 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property 
  including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will 
  be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:00 PM, the water level at Toledo was
  74.0 inches above low water datum and Marblehead was 68.4 inches
  above low water datum. Winds will continue from the northeast at
  15 to 25 knots through late tonight when winds will decrease to
  10 to 15 knots. Water levels will persist between 70 and 80
  inches through late tonight before falling below 70 inches early
  Monday morning. An additional rise above 70 inches is possible
  Monday afternoon as the seiche moves back across the lake into
  the western basin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-150800-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
920 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Large wave action will cause currents to develop 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHUS41 KCLE 150746
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

OHZ003-007-008-151400-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.BH.S.0003.200615T0800Z-200615T1400Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents to develop 
  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.

&&

$$

OHZ009-151600-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.BH.S.0003.200615T0800Z-200615T2000Z/
Erie-
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Erie County.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents to develop 
  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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-150900-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T0800Z/
Northern Erie-
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

A high risk for rip currents is no longer expected. 

$$

OHZ012-089-151400-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T1400Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

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

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents to develop 
  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.

&&

$$

OHZ010-011-151600-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T2000Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-
346 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents to develop 
  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.

&&

$$
570 
WHUS41 KCLE 151405
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1005 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

OHZ003-007-008-012-089-151515-
/O.EXP.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T1400Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1005 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

High risk for rip currents no longer expected.

$$

OHZ009>011-152000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T2000Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
1005 AM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Lorain, Cuyahoga and Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents to develop 
  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.

&&

$$
352 
WHUS41 KCLE 151946
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

OHZ009>011-152100-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-200615T2000Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
346 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

A moderate swim risk remains for beaches in Ottawa, Erie, Lorain,
Cuyahoga, and Lake Counties this afternoon and evening. Please
check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.

$$

Nearby

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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.