According to the NWS, the beach hazard statement applies to beaches along Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties in Ohio. The warning is in effect at least through Saturday evening.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Is it safe to swim in Lake Erie? The answer, most of the time, is yes. But it’s always good to check before you head to the beach.

According to the NWS, the beach hazard statement applies to beaches along Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties in Ohio. The warning is in effect at least through Saturday evening.

Port Burwell is located about a 2.5 hour-drive from Toronto and is home to a pristine beach with warm water and sandy shores.

Updated: Jul 17, 2025 / 12:10 PM EDT CLEVELAND (WJW) – Swimmers are being urged to stay out of Lake Erie on Thursday due to a combination of sewage overflow and a higher risk for rip currents.

“Settled in the 1790s, this stretch of shoreline was referred to as ‘Ontario’s Riviera’ for its beautiful beaches and warm ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Raw sewage flowed into Lake Erie at Edgewater Beach Thursday night, prompting the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to post warnings of poor water quality.

Crewes will sample will sample the Lake Erie water twice a day across 10 locations at Edgewater Beach, the Sewer District says. Results of a test to determine whether E. coli levels are elevated ...

TOLEDO, OH — A new study of Lake Erie beach sand shows that toxins deposited on the shoreline by annual summer algae blooms can stick around for a while. According to a new study in the Journal ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Is it safe to swim in Lake Erie? The answer, most of the time, is yes. But it’s always good to check before you head to the beach. Related: Lake Erie’s best beaches: 15 ...