Avoid Swimming In Lake Erie On Wednesday Afternoon

CLEVELAND — Swimming in Lake Erie could be dangerous on Wednesday and early Thursday, the National Weather Service warns. The agency issued a beach hazards statement advising swimmers to avoid the beach.

"A beach hazards statement is issued when swimming risks exist from a combination of wind and large waves including rip currents and longshore currents. These swimming risks can create life-threatening conditions even for good swimmers. Follow the instruction of local authorities or stay out of the water," the National Weather Service said.

The beach hazards statement will go into effect at 4 p.m. and will remain in place until early Thursday. Swimmers in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake and part of Ashtabula should avoid Lake Erie beaches in the afternoon.

Sporadic storms have peppered the early portion of this week. Forecasts are now calling for an uninterrupted stretch of sun until at least Saturday. Temperatures should remain in the mid- to upper-70s through the holiday weekend.