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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Cleveland, OH

May 27, 20217 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at May 27, 2021, 3:52 PM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 27, 2021, 3:52 PM EDT (19:52 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 30, 2021, 3:36 AM EDT
In force
54 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, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 174 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-27Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1513 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

632 
WHUS41 KCLE 271952
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
352 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

OHZ003-007-009-280400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0001.210528T0200Z-210530T0600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
352 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-280400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0001.210528T0800Z-210530T0600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
352 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
872 
WHUS41 KCLE 280137
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
937 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

OHZ003-007-009-280945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.210528T0200Z-210530T0600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
937 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-280945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.210528T0800Z-210530T0600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
937 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM EDT Friday through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
802 
WHUS41 KCLE 280747
CFWCLE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
347 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

OHZ003-007-009-281600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LS.W.0002.210528T1300Z-210529T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
347 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, High risk 
  of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 
  late Saturday night.

* 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. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of east to northeast
  gales to 35 knots will result in high water levels in the 
  western basin of Lake Erie. The water level at Toledo could 
  reach as high as 80 inches above low water datum later this 
  afternoon. Winds subside to below gale force Saturday morning, 
  with lake levels below 72 inches above low water datum by 
  Saturday morning.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-281600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LS.W.0002.210528T1300Z-210529T0800Z/
Sandusky-
347 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...A prolonged period of east to northeast
  gales to 35 knots will result in high water levels in the 
  western basin of Lake Erie. The water level at Toledo could 
  reach as high as 80 inches above low water datum later this 
  afternoon. Winds subside to below gale force Saturday morning, 
  with lake levels below 72 inches above low water datum by 
  Saturday morning.

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-PAZ001-281600-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0001.210528T0800Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
347 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
546 
WHUS41 KCLE 281346
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
946 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

OHZ003-007-009-282200-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
946 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore
  flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT 
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late 
  Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property including
  parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses will be inundated
  near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Wind and wave
  action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not
  enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of northeast gales to 35
  knots has resulted in high water levels in the western basin of
  Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is 81 inches above
  low water datum. Waters levels are expected to reach their peak
  this afternoon. Winds will subside to below gale force by
  Saturday morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72 inches 
  of low water datum by Saturday morning.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-282200-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T0800Z/
Sandusky-
946 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...A prolonged period of northeast gales to 35
  knots has resulted in high water levels in the western basin of
  Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is 81 inches above
  low water datum and Marblehead is 68 inches above low water
  datum. Waters levels are expected to reach their peak this 
  afternoon. Winds will subside to below gale force by Saturday 
  morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72 inches of low 
  water datum by Saturday morning. 

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-PAZ001-282200-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
946 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
  lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
  carry swimmers away from shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
377 
WHUS41 KCLE 281634
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1234 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

OHZ003-007-009-290045-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
1234 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore 
  flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, High risk of rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT 
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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. Wind and wave
  action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not
  enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo
  has increased to 92 inches above low water datum. Water levels
  at Marblehead have reached 78 inches above low water datum.
  These water levels are close to peaking and should begin to
  decrease by this evening. Winds will subside to below gale force
  by Saturday morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72
  inches of low water datum briefly overnight. This update extends
  the Lakeshore Flood Warning to account for the slosh towards the
  west Saturday morning where water levels may once again approach
  72 inches above low water datum. 

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-290045-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
Sandusky-
1234 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...|Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo
  has increased to 92 inches above low water datum. Water levels
  at Marblehead have reached 78 inches above low water datum.
  These water levels are close to peaking and should begin to
  decrease by this evening. Winds will subside to below gale force
  by Saturday morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72
  inches of low water datum briefly overnight. This update extends
  the Lakeshore Flood Warning to account for the slosh towards the
  west Saturday morning where water levels may once again approach
  72 inches above low water datum. 

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-PAZ001-290045-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
1234 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
326 
WHUS41 KCLE 281936
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
336 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

OHZ003-007-009-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
336 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore
  flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT 
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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. Wind and wave
  action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not
  enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is
  89 inches above low water datum. Water levels at Marblehead are
  75 inches above low water datum. Water levels appear to have
  peaked within the last hour and should continue to decrease into
  the evening hours.Winds will also subside to below gale force by
  Saturday morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72 inches
  of low water datum briefly overnight. This product has accounted
  for the slosh towards the west Saturday morning where the water
  levels may once again approach 72 inches above low water datum.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
Sandusky-
336 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is
  89 inches above low water datum. Water levels at Marblehead are
  75 inches above low water datum. Water levels appear to have
  peaked within the last hour and should continue to decrease into
  the evening hours.Winds will also subside to below gale force by
  Saturday morning, allowing lake levels to fall below 72 inches
  of low water datum briefly overnight. This product has accounted
  for the slosh towards the west Saturday morning where the water
  levels may once again approach 72 inches above low water datum.

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-PAZ001-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
336 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
  lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
  carry swimmers away from shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
465 
WHUS41 KCLE 290211
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1011 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

OHZ003-007-009-291015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
1011 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore 
  flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, High risk of rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT 
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is
  61 inches above low water datum and the current water level at
  Marblehead is 53 inches above low water datum. Although water
  levels have fallen below 72 inches above low water datum,
  northeast gales across Lake Erie will prevent floodwaters from
  receding and sloshing may cause water levels to reach 72 inches
  above low water datum when gales diminish Saturday morning.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-291015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
Sandusky-
1011 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. The current water level at Toledo is
  61 inches above low water datum and the current water level at
  Marblehead is 53 inches above low water datum. Although water
  levels have fallen below 72 inches above low water datum,
  northeast gales across Lake Erie will prevent floodwaters from 
  receding and sloshing may cause water levels to reach 72 inches 
  above low water datum when gales diminish Saturday morning.

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-PAZ001-291015-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
1011 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
648 
WHUS41 KCLE 290748
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

OHZ003-007-009-291600-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant lakeshore 
  flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, High risk of rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late tonight.

* 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. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. As of 3:30 AM, the water level at
  Toledo is 77 inches above low water datum and at Marblehead is 
  68 inches above low water datum. Water levels should peak to 
  around 80 inches at Toledo and 70 inches at Marblehead around 4 
  to 5 AM before gradually diminishing to below flood levels by 
  later this morning.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-291400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
Sandusky-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Sandusky County.

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

* 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...Prolonged northeast gales to 35 knots with
  gusts to 45 knots have resulted in high water levels across the
  western basin of Lake Erie. As of 3:30 AM, the water level at
  Toledo is 77 inches above low water datum and at Marblehead is
  68 inches above low water datum. Water levels should peak to 
  around 80 inches at Toledo and 70 inches at Marblehead around 4 
  to 5 AM before gradually diminishing to below flood levels by 
  later this morning.

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-PAZ001-291600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T0800Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
032 
WHUS41 KCLE 291148
CFWCLE

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
748 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

OHZ003-007-009-292000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
748 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 7:30 AM, the water level at Toledo is
  70 inches above low water datum and at Marblehead is 63 inches
  above low water datum. Northeast winds have weakened this
  morning and will continue to weaken during the day today,
  resulting in a significantly diminished risk of lakeshore
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ008-291300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210529T1400Z/
Sandusky-
748 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

As of 7:30 AM, the water level at Toledo is 70 inches above low 
water datum and at Marblehead is 63 inches above low water datum.
Northeast winds have weakened this morning and will continue to
weaken during the day today, resulting in a significantly
diminished risk of lakeshore flooding.

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-292000-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
748 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
319 
WHUS41 KCLE 291344
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
944 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

OHZ003-007-009-292145-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
944 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-292145-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
944 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHUS41 KCLE 291952
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
352 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

OHZ003-007-009-300400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
352 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 4:45 PM, the water level at Toledo
  was back up to 61 inches above low water datum and at Marblehead
  is 55 inches above low water datum. Northeast winds continue
  with water sloshing back into the western basin of the lake this
  evening. Water levels at Toledo may top out just under 70 inches
  and around 65 inches at Marblehead. No new flooding is expected
  but water levels will be elevated and continue to erode the 
  shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-300400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
352 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
971 
WHUS41 KCLE 300143
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
943 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

OHZ003-007-009-300945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-
943 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ010>012-089-PAZ001-300945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
943 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
712 
WHUS41 KCLE 300736
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
336 AM EDT Sun May 30 2021

OHZ003-007-009>012-089-PAZ001-300845-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Northern Erie-
336 AM EDT Sun May 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

There is no longer a high risk of rip currents.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 3:46 AM EDTGale WatchCLE24 hr
May 27, 3:49 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE17 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Ohio, 2021Beach Hazards Statements in Pennsylvania, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021

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.