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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:56PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie and Lorain Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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 alon...

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09/23/2026 · Elyria edition

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:56PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH**

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

**What You Should Do:**

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Cleveland OH

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 3:56 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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