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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Cleveland, OH

June 16, 20237 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 16, 2023, 4:07 AM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Jun 16, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 16, 2023, 4:07 AM EDT (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 16, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 16, 2023, 10:04 PM EDT
In force
14 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

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:09 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 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 165 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 2023-06-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 115 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 00:00Z on 2023-06-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 172 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
115 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-67 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
789 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
242 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.7

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The text

As transmitted.

932 
WHUS41 KCLE 160807
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
407 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

OHZ003-007-161615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T1200Z-230616T2000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
407 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>011-161615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T1400Z-230617T0400Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
407 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-161615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T2100Z-230617T0400Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
407 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
333 
WHUS41 KCLE 161353
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
953 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

OHZ003-007-162000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230616T2000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
953 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009>011-162200-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T1400Z-230617T0400Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
953 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-162200-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T2100Z-230617T0400Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
953 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.

* 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 161937
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

OHZ003-007-162045-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230616T2000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
337 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The rip current risk has fallen below high. Swimmers should 
continue to use appropriate caution if entering the water.

$$

OHZ009>011-170345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230617T0400Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
337 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-170345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0005.230616T2100Z-230617T0400Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
337 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$
064 
WHUS41 KCLE 170204
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1004 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

OHZ009>012-089-170315-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230617T0400Z/
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1004 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The beach hazards statement has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 15, 8:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCLEHancock, Seneca, Wood43 min
Jun 15, 8:08 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEErie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca4 hr
Jun 15, 8:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatCLEAshland, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland and 1 more51 min
Jun 15, 8:21 PM EDTTornado WarningCLEAshland, Huron, Richland24 min
Jun 15, 8:30 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningCLEErie, Huron5 hr
Jun 15, 8:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatCLEWayne79 min
Jun 15, 8:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCLE90 min
Jun 15, 8:48 PM EDTTornado WarningCLEAshland, Wayne42 min
Jun 15, 8:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLEHuron48 min
Jun 15, 9:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEAshland, Wayne3 hr
Jun 15, 9:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCLEAshland, Crawford, Holmes, Morrow, Richland, Wayne67 min
Jun 15, 9:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCLEHolmes, Stark, Wayne46 min
Jun 15, 10:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLEKnox53 min
Jun 15, 10:08 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEAshland, Wayne2 hr
Jun 15, 11:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLEKnox28 min
Jun 16, 4:06 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE18 hr

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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.