Lake Erie conditions turn dangerous Saturday despite sunny weather

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Saturday may look like a great day to be near Lake Erie, but forecasters are warning that conditions along the shoreline could be dangerous for swimmers and small boaters.

A beach hazards statement will be in effect from late Friday night through Saturday for the entire Ohio lakeshore, with waves of 3 to 5 feet possible, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.

In Northeast Ohio, the statement covers Lorain and Cuyahoga counties through Saturday evening. Farther east, it covers Lake and Ashtabula counties through Saturday afternoon…

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