Ohio Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 14:58

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 5:58PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa and Erie 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.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Lucas; Ottawa; Erie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH