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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Cleveland, OH

August 31, 20217 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 31, 2021, 3:44 PM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Aug 31, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 31, 2021, 3:44 PM EDT (19:44 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 31, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
In force
39 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 19:43 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, 7.7 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 2021-08-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-08-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -90 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1129 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-90 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.

920 
WHUS41 KCLE 311944
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

OHZ003-007-010345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0011.210901T0200Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
344 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-010345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0011.210901T0200Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
344 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-010345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0011.210901T0800Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
344 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
402 
WHUS41 KCLE 010300
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

OHZ003-007-011100-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-011100-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Erie and Lorain 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-011100-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.210901T0800Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS41 KCLE 010731
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
331 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

OHZ003-007-011545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
331 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-011545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
331 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Erie and Lorain 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-011545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.210901T0800Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
331 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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 011342
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
942 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

OHZ003-007-012145-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
942 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-012145-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
942 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Erie and Lorain 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-012145-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
942 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
630 
WHUS41 KCLE 011948
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
348 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

OHZ003-007-020400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
348 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-020400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
348 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Erie and Lorain 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-020400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
348 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
363 
WHUS41 KCLE 020135
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
935 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

OHZ003-007-020945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
935 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>012-089-020945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
935 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Erie and Lorain 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-020945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
935 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
579 
WHUS41 KCLE 020733
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
333 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

OHZ003-007-020845-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
333 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Waves will continue to decrease through this morning.

$$

OHZ009>012-089-021545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
333 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Erie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-021545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
333 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
745 
WHUS41 KCLE 021425
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1025 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

OHZ009>012-089-021700-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1025 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Erie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-021700-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Northern Erie-
1025 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS41 KCLE 021720
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
120 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

OHZ009>012-089-PAZ001-021830-
/O.EXP.KCLE.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T1700Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
120 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Waves across the region have diminished this afternoon and
swimming conditions have improved. Therefore, the Beach Hazards
Statement has been allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 3:13 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEHolmes, Knox2 hr
Aug 31, 3:48 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE45 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.