The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority has issued a safety bulletin for residents along Lake Erie, with strong winds expected to start on Wednesday.
There is currently a Special Weather Statement and a Marine Forecast Gale Warning in effect for the region from Environment Canada.
LTVCA says forecasts for Lake Erie show wave heights could reach 1.5 to 2.5 metres in near shore areas with up to four metre waves on the open lake.
"Water levels on Lake Erie are currently near their long-term average, and in some areas, beaches have now reappeared. However, due to the predicted wave conditions, there is some risk that wave action could cause erosion and damage along the LTVCA’s Lake Erie shoreline in Chatham-Kent and Elgin County, including along the high bluff areas," read the alert from the conservation authority.
People in the area are urged to use extra caution and avoid the shoreline if conditions worsen. Officials will continue to monitor the situation and update the advisory if necessary.
The bulletin will be in effect until Friday morning.
