Small Craft Advisory 97, NWS Cleveland, OH

519 
WHUS71 KCLE 242050
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-250500-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
350 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-250500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.171225T0400Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
350 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ146-147-250500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.171225T0400Z-171227T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-
350 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30.

* WAVES...7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

542 
WHUS71 KCLE 250930
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017


LEZ145-251730-
/O.UPG.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West winds increasing to 35 knots gales through this
  evening. 

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ146-147-251730-
/O.UPG.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West winds increasing to 35 knots gales through this
  evening. 

* WAVES...Building to 8 to 12 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ165>167-251730-
/O.EXB.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. 

* WAVES...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-251730-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-251730-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
430 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

091 
WHUS71 KCLE 251127
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
627 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017


LEZ061-148-149-168-169-251930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
627 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-165>167-251930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
627 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West winds increasing to 35 knots gales through this 
  evening.

* WAVES...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-251930-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.171225T1127Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
627 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Low Water
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet.

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fallen below the
  critical mark for safe navigation. At 6 AM the water level was 8
  inches below the critical mark or 32 inches below recent average
  levels. Water levels are expected to fluctuate around the
  critical mark into this evening before rising overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-251930-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.171225T1127Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
627 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Low Water
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fallen below the
  critical mark for safe navigation. At 6 AM the water level was 8
  inches below the critical mark or 32 inches below recent average
  levels. Water levels are expected to fluctuate around the
  critical mark into this evening before rising overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

248 
WHUS71 KCLE 251556
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017


LEZ061-148-149-168-169-260000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-165>167-260000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-260000-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fallen below the
  critical mark for safe navigation. At 6 AM the water level was 4
  inches below the critical mark or 28 inches below recent 
  average levels. Water levels are expected to fluctuate around 
  the critical mark into this evening before rising overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-260000-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fallen below the
  critical mark for safe navigation. At 6 AM the water level was 4
  inches below the critical mark or 28 inches below recent 
  average levels. Water levels are expected to fluctuate around 
  the critical mark into this evening before rising overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

074 
WHUS71 KCLE 252113
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
413 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017


LEZ061-148-149-168-169-260515-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
413 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-165>167-260515-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
413 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-260515-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
413 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fluctuated around
  the critical mark for safe navigation and is expected to fall
  below again this evening. At 3 PM the water level was 5 inches
  above the critical mark. The water level is expected to drop to
  6 inches below critical mark or about 6 inches above low water
  datum this evening. Water levels will rise above the critical 
  mark in the early morning hours Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-260515-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
413 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Water Levels...The water level at Toledo has fluctuated around
  the critical mark for safe navigation and is expected to fall
  below again this evening. At 3 PM the water level was 5 inches
  above the critical mark. The water level is expected to drop to
  6 inches below critical mark or about 6 inches above low water
  datum this evening. Water levels will rise above the critical 
  mark in the early morning hours Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

028 
WHUS71 KCLE 260304
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1004 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

LEZ145>147-165>167-260900-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
1004 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-260900-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1004 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are
imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions
requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners
without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should
seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-261115-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1004 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots by
  daybreak Tuesday.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet.

* Water Levels...At 930 PM the water level at Toledo was 18 inches
  below the critical mark for navigation or 6 inches below low
  water. The water level will begin to rise during the early 
  morning hours. Water levels will rise above the critical mark 
  around 4 AM Tuesday.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-260900-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1004 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Water Levels...At 930 PM the water level at Toledo was 18 inches
  below the critical mark for navigation or 6 inches below low
  water. The water level will begin to rise during the early 
  morning hours. Water levels will rise above the critical mark 
  around 4 AM Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to
be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may
become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water
level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting
until water levels rise.

&&

$$

989 
WHUS71 KCLE 260910
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017


LEZ148-149-261715-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-261715-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WAVES...4 to 7 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-261015-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished to under 30 knots across Lake Erie. 

$$

LEZ142>144-261500-
/O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 4 feet this morning, then subsiding to 1 to 3 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-261015-
/O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
410 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gale force winds have diminished and lake levels have rebounded in
the western basin. 

$$

006 
WHUS71 KCLE 261514
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1014 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017


LEZ142>144-261615-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1014 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and waves have subsided below small craft advisory 
criteria.

$$

LEZ148-149-262315-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1014 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WAVES...4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-262315-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-
1014 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

993 
WHUS71 KCLE 262044
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017


LEZ147-270445-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-
344 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-270445-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
344 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-270445-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
344 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

183 
WHUS71 KCLE 270310
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1010 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

LEZ147>149-271115-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1010 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-270900-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
1010 PM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

221 
WHUS71 KCLE 270907
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
407 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

LEZ146-271715-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0098.171227T0907Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
407 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145-271015-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
407 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished allowing waves to subside below 4 feet.
Therefore, the small craft advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

LEZ147>149-271715-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
407 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

136 
WHUS71 KCLE 271441
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
941 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

LEZ147>149-272245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
941 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ146-272245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
941 AM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

096 
WHUS71 KCLE 272052
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
352 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

LEZ147>149-280300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
352 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15
  knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ146-280300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
352 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory is issued when waves of 4 feet or more are
expected or wind speeds reach 21 to 33 knots which may produce
hazardous conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels...should stay in port
during these conditions.

&&

$$

646 
WHUS71 KCLE 280259
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
959 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

LEZ147>149-280400-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-
the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves have dropped below small craft advisory criteria
and will continue to diminish overnight.

$$

LEZ146-280400-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-171228T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
959 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves have dropped below small craft advisory criteria
and will continue to diminish overnight.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1008 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will track to the Upper Ohio Valley by this
evening. A cold front will cross the area Monday. A trough will
linger across the Great Lakes through mid week with high
pressure builds southeast to the Ohio Valley from the northern
Plains for Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Some fairly significant changes to the forecast in regards to
the timing of the snow into the area today and tonight. The
snow is still well back into Indiana with perhaps some flurries
making their way across the border into Ohio. Trended the chance
for snow down for the remainder of the morning and the first
part of this afternoon as it is still going to take quite a
while for the snow to get here. Left in categorical pops for
late this afternoon into this evening, although it may really
take all day for snow to reach areas to the east and some spots
may not see snow until after nightfall.

Previous Discussion...
Today's system has trended more developed/deeper but also a bit
more northwest with its track. This has pulled the expected
heaviest swath of snow northward as well. Have maintained the
the Winter Weather Advisory as is with the exception of Erie Co.
PA which was taken to a Lake Effect Snow warning. With the
likelihood of significant lake effect snow starting Monday have
just grabbed the entire period of snow including today/tonight's
synoptic snow into the headline. More on that in the next
section. Expect snow to reach into Toledo/Findlay by 10 am,
Cleveland by 12 pm, and further east by 2 PM. While northwest OH
will start decent accumulations this afternoon, much of the
rest of the area may have to wait until after 6pm as the column
stays drier longer with the southeast flow. Even with this push
of the low across the Ohio River/our eastern border, it appears
that it will stay cold enough to keep precip type as snow for
areas close to Mt Vernon/Canton/Youngstown. Highs may sneak into
the mid 30s there before much in the way of precip arrives. All
others will top out between the upper 20s and lower 30s.

This system continues to bring snow to the area this evening,
but will begin to taper across the southwest counties by mid
evening. Lows tonight will be a few degrees on either side of
20. West-northwest winds will pick up overnight with arrival of
the colder air and as the low continues to deepen and track
northeast. Wind chills Monday morning will be in the single
digits.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Lake effect snow will be ongoing for much of the short term
with a prolonged stretch of westerly flow across Lake Erie. Lake
effect snow will ramp up Monday afternoon into Monday night
near the lakeshore as an arctic front crosses the lake with cold
air moving over the relatively warm waters. Deeper moisture
will move across the lake initially which will help to establish
a dominant west to east band with high snowfall rates. Snow
will be heavy at times across Erie County Monday night before
bands push inland and get disrupted with the passage of a
trough. After that, bands are expected to become focused near
the shoreline again on Tuesday as high pressure builds into the
Ohio Valley. Most models are showing a westerly band a little
farther inland but have kept highest snowfall totals in the
north half of Erie County PA as we are expecting the flow to be
a little more backed than the coarser mid-range models indicate.
The high pressure and cool air expanding south of the lake
tends to keep low level flow a little more southerly than models
anticipate. The Canadian model seems to capture this best given
that much of the event extends beyond the high resolution
models. If the band ends up shifting out over the lake, the
snowfall forecast may need to be lowered.

The snowfall forecast remains tricky given the long duration of
the event and potential for heavy bands producing rapid
accumulations. The higher snowfall totals will be possible if
bands are persistent over the same area with less accumulations
if bands do not. Moisture depth decreases considerably on
Tuesday but Lake induced CAPE remains near 600 J/kg with
equilibrium levels near 10K feet. This is more than sufficient
for heavy snow, especially considering shallow lift focused
within the dendritic growth zone and flow focused down the long
fetch of the lake. A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued
through 4 PM Wednesday to encompass the entirety of the event.
Snow will become focused a little more inland over the higher
terrain by Wednesday and the warning for the lakeshore areas may
be able to be cancelled a little earlier. Could also see
needing to add northern Ashtabula County to a warning but
confidence is not there yet. High pressure eventually expands
over the region on Wednesday night bringing an end to any
lingering snow.

Temperatures will be cold with wind chills near zero Christmas
night. Highs from Tuesday - Thursday will be in the teens with
overnight lows in the single digits.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
A shortwave moving through the flow aloft on Thursday night
into Friday will bring a chance of light snow. Another cold
front will move across the area Friday night into Saturday
bringing the opportunity for lake effect snow to develop again.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z Sunday THROUGH Thursday/...
Patchy MVFR ceilings are floating around northern OH this
morning as a weak trough is now stalling across northeast OH. By
this afternoon snow and deteriorating aviation conditions will
begin to overspread the terminals. With the recent track of the
low, YNG/CAK may break out into VFR for a period of time early
this afternoon. This will end up being a widespread snowfall
with the synoptic system developing and moving northeast across
the Upper Ohio Valley later today. IFR will be commonplace with
the snow. Snow totals in general still look to be 2 or 3 inches
south to 3 to 5 inches north. As the low passes to our
northeast, west winds will begin to pick up during the second
half of the night and snow will taper from southwest. Snow will
still be ongoing 12Z Monday across the northeast terminals.

OUTLOOK...Non-VFR continues across the area early Monday begins
to improve, but lingers across northeast OH/northwest PA
through Wednesday in lake effect snow.

&&

.MARINE...
Low pressure will develop over the Appalachians today and intensify
as it tracks northeast to near Lake Ontario by Christmas morning.
Winds will be light today ahead of this system but will rapidly ramp
up to northwest at 30-35 knots late tonight into Monday as a cold
front is pulled across the lake. Have issued a Gale Watch for the
lake east of Geneva-on-the-Lake. A secondary arctic cold front will
cross the lake Monday night. Winds may briefly approach Gale Force
on the western half of the lake and will need to keep an eye on
conditions with each frontal passage. Small Craft Advisories will
certainly be needed anywhere that Gales are not forecast and will
continue through Tuesday night on the east end of the lake.

Strong high pressure will build into the western lakes on Wednesday
and expand across the eastern Great Lakes on Thursday. This will
result in improving wind and wave conditions.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
     Monday for OHZ012>014-089.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for OHZ003-
     006>010-017>019-027>030.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST
     Monday for OHZ011-020>023.
PA...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
     Monday for PAZ003.
     Lake Effect Snow Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST
     Wednesday for PAZ001-002.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late tonight through late Monday night for
     LEZ148-149-168-169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Oudeman
NEAR TERM...Oudeman/Sefcovic
SHORT TERM...KEC
LONG TERM...KEC
AVIATION...Oudeman
MARINE...KEC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

PAZ001-002-251115-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

Widespread snow will move into the area late Sunday afternoon and
continue Sunday night. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected
across the snowbelt.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

Lake effect snow will develop on Monday and continue at times into
Wednesday. The flow across Lake Erie will tend to be westerly which
will favor a heavy snow band developing across Erie County
Pennsylvania Monday afternoon into Tuesday. Additional lake effect
snow will continue into Wednesday. Stay tuned to the latest
forecasts for updated information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall are appreciated.

OHZ012>014-089-PAZ003-251115-
Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Crawford-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Widespread snow will move into the area late Sunday afternoon and
continue Sunday night. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected
across the snowbelt.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Lake effect snow will develop on Monday and continue at times into
Wednesday. The flow across Lake Erie will tend to be westerly which
will focus the highest accumulations closer to the lakeshore, and
especially across northern Ashtabula County. Winter Weather
Advisories or Warnings may be needed for a portion of the snowbelt.
Stay tuned to the latest forecasts for updated information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall are appreciated.

OHZ003-006>010-017>019-027>030-251115-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

    Winter Weather Advisory.

Widespread light snow accumulations are expected Sunday afternoon
into Sunday night. Accumulations will range from 2 to 5 inches across
northwest Ohio.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall are appreciated.

OHZ011-020>023-251115-
Cuyahoga-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Widespread light snow accumulations are expected Sunday afternoon
into Sunday night. Accumulations will range from 2 to locally 5
inches.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall are appreciated.

OHZ031>033-036>038-047-251115-
Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Widespread light snow accumulations are expected Sunday afternoon
into Sunday night. Accumulations will range from 1 to 3 inches.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall are appreciated.

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-251115-
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ142>147-162>167-251115-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
601 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Westerly winds will increase to 30 knots on Monday and may briefly
approach gales.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1025 AM EST SUN DEC 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     SNOW             2 W BOWLING GREEN       41.38N  83.62W
12/24/2017  M2.0 INCH        WOOD               OH   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0500 AM     SNOW             BELLEVUE                41.28N  82.84W
12/24/2017  M2.5 INCH        HURON              OH   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             3 WNW SPRINGBORO        41.82N  80.43W
12/24/2017  M2.4 INCH        CRAWFORD           PA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             4 NNW MCKEAN            42.06N  80.15W
12/24/2017  M2.1 INCH        ERIE               PA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             WATER WORKS             40.72N  82.80W
12/24/2017  M2.6 INCH        CRAWFORD           OH   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             MANTUA                  41.29N  81.23W
12/24/2017  M2.0 INCH        PORTAGE            OH   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0830 AM     SNOW             7 ENE AQUILLA           41.59N  81.05W
12/24/2017  M2.7 INCH        GEAUGA             OH   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1022 AM     SNOW             CORRY                   41.90N  79.65W
12/24/2017  M3.0 INCH        ERIE               PA   SNOW SPOTTER

            12 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1023 AM     SNOW             GALION                  40.72N  82.80W
12/24/2017  M2.6 INCH        CRAWFORD           OH   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1024 AM     SNOW             SPRINGBOR 3NW           41.82N  80.43W
12/24/2017  M2.4 INCH        CRAWFORD           PA   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

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