Cloudy skies are expected across much of the area, with a breezy day ahead. Showers should diminish through the afternoon, though some may linger, and Lake Erie remains the bigger concern for anyone thinking about a shoreline swim.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for highs in the low to mid 60s, with showers. Northeast winds are forecast at 10–15 knots.
Lake Erie Rip Currents Keep Swimmers Out
Beach Hazards Statements are in effect for separate shoreline forecast zones, with one through Wednesday evening and another only until 4 p.m., warning of a high risk of rip currents along the shoreline. The National Weather Service says wind and wave action can pull swimmers away from shore and along piers, breakwalls and other lake structures.
For beachgoers, the National Weather Service advises caution where some currents may persist. Precipitation should diminish through the afternoon, though showers may linger; Beach Hazards Statements for affected zones have different expiration times.
Sunshine Returns Thursday
East or northeast winds of 5–10 knots are expected by the end of the aviation period. Thursday should bring lots of sun, with highs recovering only a couple of degrees after Wednesday highs in the low to mid 60s.
The dry stretch continues through the weekend and into early next week, with lots of sun.
