Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Late Monday Night for Erie and Chautauqua Counties
The National Weather Service has extended its Beach Hazards Statement for Erie and Chautauqua counties, now in effect from Sunday morning through late Monday night.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET
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Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Erie and Chautauqua Counties
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for beaches in Erie and Chautauqua counties, effective from 8 a.m. Sunday, August 23, through 8 p.m. Monday, August 25. The statement covers Northern Erie, Southern Erie, and Chautauqua counties.
Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. The public is advised to stay out of the water to avoid these hazards. The statement was issued at 3:55 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.
Aug 22, 2026, 4:11 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement: Strong Currents Expected Along Erie and Chautauqua County Beaches
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for beaches in Erie and Chautauqua counties, warning of strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. The statement is in effect from 8 a.m. Sunday, August 23, through 8 p.m. Monday, August 25, covering Northern Erie, Southern Erie, and Chautauqua areas.
The Weather Service advises staying out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. The statement was issued at 3:55 p.m. Saturday, August 22, and covers 10 zones.
Aug 22, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ETFirst report
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Erie and Chautauqua Counties
The National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for beaches in Erie and Chautauqua counties, effective from 8 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026, through 8 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2026. The statement, issued at 3:55 p.m. on August 22, covers Northern Erie, Southern Erie, and Chautauqua counties, among a total of 10 zones.
Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. The National Weather Service advises staying out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
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