Ohio Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 06:22

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 9:22AM EDT until May 23 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 6:22am
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie and Lorain Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Lucas; Ottawa; Erie; Lorain
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH