Beach hazard: Swimmers warned to stay out of Lake Erie on Thursday
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Swimmers are being urged to stay out of Lake Erie on Thursday due to a higher risk for rip currents.
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement for several Northeast Ohio counties along Lake Erie.
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The advisory will be in effect for Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake and Ashtabula counties, as well as Erie County in Pennsylvania, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
According to the NWS, a high risk of rip currents is expected during that time.
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Experts warn that these currents can 'carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.'
According to the FOX 8 weather team, Thursday will bring a few spotty showers in the southern region of our viewing area, but conditions will be mostly dry.
Keep up with the latest weather conditions right here.
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