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Beach Hazards Statement 16, NWS Cleveland, OH

September 20, 20267 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 20, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 20, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT (07:42 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
3 days
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 07:45 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, 7.7 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 00:00Z on 2026-09-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-09-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 138 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
466 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

308 
WHUS41 KCLE 200742
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
342 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-201545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
342 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-201545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
342 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-201545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T1200Z-260924T0200Z/
Northern Erie-
342 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
017 
WHUS41 KCLE 201328
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
928 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-202130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
928 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-202130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
928 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-202130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T1200Z-260924T0200Z/
Northern Erie-
928 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
913 
WHUS41 KCLE 201940
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
340 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
340 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
340 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T1200Z-260924T0200Z/
Northern Erie-
340 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
170 
WHUS41 KCLE 210125
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
925 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

PAZ001-210930-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Northern Erie-
925 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ003-007-009>011-210930-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
925 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-210930-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
925 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS41 KCLE 210155
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
955 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

PAZ001-211000-
/O.EXT.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
955 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ003-007-009>011-211000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
955 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-211000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
955 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
023 
WHUS41 KCLE 210757
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
357 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-211600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
357 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-211600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
357 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-211600-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
357 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
537 
WHUS41 KCLE 211326
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
926 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-212130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
926 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-212130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
926 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-212130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
926 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
984 
WHUS41 KCLE 211937
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-220345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
337 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-220345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
337 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-220345-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
337 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
416 
WHUS41 KCLE 220121
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
921 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-220930-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
921 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-220930-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
921 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-220930-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
921 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
951 
WHUS41 KCLE 220743
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-221545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-221545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-221545-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
343 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* 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.

&&

$$
457 
WHUS41 KCLE 221326
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
926 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-222130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
926 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-222130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
926 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-222130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
926 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* 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.

&&

$$
347 
WHUS41 KCLE 221727
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
127 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-230130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
127 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-230130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
127 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-230130-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
127 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
169 
WHUS41 KCLE 230115
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
915 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-230915-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
915 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-230915-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
915 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-230300-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
915 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
744 
WHUS41 KCLE 230302
CFWCLE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1102 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

PAZ001-230415-
/O.EXP.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
1102 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

There is a still a moderate risk of rip currents for the overnight
period tonight.

$$

OHZ003-007-009>011-231115-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
1102 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-231115-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1102 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.