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Heads up! It could be dangerous on Lake Erie Monday

The risk for rip currents is high

Heads up! It could be dangerous on Lake Erie due to stronger winds and larger waves there is a risk of rip currents on Monday.

By: Katie McGraw

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Monday is not a great beach day, for many reasons!

Most notably, there is a high risk of rip currents until 8 p.m. Strong winds and larger waves can cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should stay out of the water because currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard statement for Monday until 8 p.m.

It is breezy this morning following an area of low pressure and a cold front. Winds are currently out of the NW at 15-25 mph. This is making it choppy on the lake. A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 a.m., but waves will still be about one-three feet high this afternoon.

Additionally, it is going to be colder today! Sunday's high temperature in Cleveland was 84 degrees. On Monday, highs will get stuck in the 60s - so it will be about 20 degrees cooler than one day ago! The lake temperature is also in the 60s.