Alert archive / Ohio / Beach Hazards Statements in 2024

Beach Hazards Statement 17, NWS Cleveland, OH

September 6, 20247 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 6, 2024, 3:53 AM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Sep 6, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2024, 3:53 AM EDT (07:53 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 6, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 8, 2024, 3:37 AM EDT
In force
35 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 07:53 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, 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 00:00Z on 2024-09-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 340 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 2024-09-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 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
340 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1232 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

330 
WHUS41 KCLE 060753
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

OHZ003-007-061600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
353 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009-010-061600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T1200Z/
Erie-Lorain-
353 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Erie and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-061600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
353 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

Griffin
9 follow-up statements
299 
WHUS41 KCLE 061404
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1004 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

OHZ003-007-062215-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
1004 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

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

&&

$$

OHZ009-010-062215-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T1200Z/
Erie-Lorain-
1004 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Erie and Lorain Counties.

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

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-062215-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
1004 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

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

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

&&

$$
534 
WHUS41 KCLE 061941
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
341 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

OHZ003-007-070345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
341 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009-010-070345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240908T1200Z/
Erie-Lorain-
341 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Erie 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-070345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.240906T2100Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
341 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
415 
WHUS41 KCLE 070131
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
931 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

OHZ003-007-070945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
931 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lucas and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ009-010-070945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T1200Z/
Erie-Lorain-
931 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Erie 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-070945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
931 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS41 KCLE 070748
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
348 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

OHZ003-007-070900-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-
348 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The beach hazard statement has been cancelled.

$$

OHZ009-010-071600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T1200Z/
Erie-Lorain-
348 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Erie 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-071600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
348 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
489 
WHUS41 KCLE 071352
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
952 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

OHZ009-010-072200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Erie-Lorain-
952 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Erie and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-072200-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
952 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
418 
WHUS41 KCLE 071939
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
339 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

OHZ009-072045-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Erie-
339 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Waves have subsided below four feet. The high risk of rip 
currents has ended.

$$

OHZ010-080000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Lorain-
339 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lorain County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-080345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
339 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
882 
WHUS41 KCLE 080008
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
808 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

OHZ010-080115-
/O.EXP.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Lorain-
808 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Improving wave and wind conditions over Lake Erie have reduced the
risk of rip currents, allowing for the Beach Hazards Statement to
expire.

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-080815-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
808 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
124 
WHUS41 KCLE 080133
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
933 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-080945-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
933 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
352 
WHUS41 KCLE 080737
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 AM EDT Sun Sep 8 2024

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-080845-
/O.CAN.KCLE.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
337 AM EDT Sun Sep 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The Beach Hazards Statement is cancelled.


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 3:57 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE4 days
Sep 6, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLEStark34 min
Sep 6, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLELake24 min
Sep 6, 7:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLEWarren44 min

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Ohio, 2024Beach Hazards Statements in Pennsylvania, 2024Every beach hazards statement in 2024

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.