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Beach Hazards Statement for Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga Counties Extended Through Monday Morning

The National Weather Service has extended its Beach Hazards Statement for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga counties, now in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 22, 2026, 4:29 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended a for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga counties, now in effect from late Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, through 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, according to an official record. The was originally issued at 3:49 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and now runs longer than first announced. The warning covers a high risk of rip currents along the Lake Erie shore. Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore, and 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, the record states. The National Weather Service advises people to

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 22, 2026, 4:24 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga Counties

    The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga Counties, effective from late Sunday, August 23, 2026, through Monday morning, August 24, 2026. The statement was issued at 3:49 a.m. EDT on August 22.

    The alert warns of a high risk of rip currents. Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore, and 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. The NWS advises remaining out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

  2. Aug 22, 2026, 4:23 a.m. ET

    NWS Warns of High Rip Current Risk on Lake Erie Starting Late Sunday

    The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga counties, warning of a high risk of rip currents from late Sunday through Monday morning. The statement, issued at 3:49 a.m. EDT on August 22, 2026, covers six zones and will be in effect from 12:00 a.m. on August 23 until 10:00 a.m. on August 24.

    According to the Weather Service, wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water, as currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. The agency advises remaining out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

  3. Aug 22, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga Counties

    The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Erie, Lorain, and Cuyahoga Counties, effective from late tonight (August 23) through Monday morning (August 24). The statement was issued at 3:49 a.m. EDT on August 22.

    The warning covers six zones and cites a high risk of rip currents. Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore, and 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.

    The NWS advises remaining out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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