At 4:46 a.m., 11 Michigan teenagers stood on the Canadian shore of Lake Erie looking out at the black water. The hint of sunrise in the eastern sky wasn’t enough to illuminate their surroundings. They ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Strong northeast winds are expected to make Lake Erie dangerous for both swimmers and boaters from Wednesday evening through Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Breezy northeast winds will continue to bring dangerous conditions to Lake Erie for both swimmers and boaters Thursday throughout the day and into the evening. As a result, both a ...

ERIE — The search is on for a small alligator in Erie after it was caught on video last weekend swimming just off the shore of Lake Erie. The first sighting was Sunday, according to the Erie ...

*Related Video Above: A beach hazards statement was issued on Aug. 19. CLEVELAND (WJW) — Ahead of the long holiday weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for parts ...

The weather should cooperate with suitably warm temperatures, and Michigan's lakes are warm enough to feel downright cozy, but it could be risky to get into the water this weekend. The National ...

Lake Erie, the smallest of the Great Lakes, borders only a small strip of southeast Michigan's coast, but contains rich opportunities for waterfront recreation and exploration. The smallest Great Lake ...