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Gale Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 4, 2018

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Apr 4, 2018, 4:10 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2018, 4:10 PM EDT (20:10 UTC)
Expired
Apr 4, 2018, 9:49 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

214 
WHUS71 KCLE 042010
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018



LEZ061-147>149-167>169-050200-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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-
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 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...Winds to 40 knots...decreasing to 15 to 25 knots. 

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet decreasing to 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ143-163-050200-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.180404T2010Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS...West gales of 35 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots.

* Water Levels...At 4 PM the water level at Toledo was
  approximately 17 inches below the critical mark for safe
  navigation or 7 inches above low water datum and rising. Water
  levels are forecast to rise quickly this evening.

* WAVES...3 to 6 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.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-050200-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.180404T2010Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots...decreasing to 5 to 15 knots.

* Water Levels...At 4 PM the water level at Toledo was
  approximately 17 inches below the critical mark for safe
  navigation or 7 inches above low water datum and rising. Water
  levels are forecast to rise quickly this evening.

* WAVES...2 to 4 feet.

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.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-050200-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* Water Levels...At 4 PM the water level at Toledo was
  approximately 17 inches below the critical mark for safe
  navigation or 7 inches above low water datum and rising. Water
  levels are forecast to rise quickly this evening.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-164-050200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots...decreasing to 15 to 25 knots. 

* Water Levels...At 4 PM the water level at Toledo was
  approximately 17 inches below the critical mark for safe
  navigation or 7 inches above low water datum and rising. Water
  levels are forecast to rise quickly 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.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-165-166-050200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West gales to 35 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...4 to 7 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
440 
WHUS71 KCLE 050149
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

LEZ143-051000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T1400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EDT Thursday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled. The Low Water Advisory has been
cancelled.

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

&&

$$

LEZ144-051000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T1400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EDT Thursday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled. The Low Water Advisory has been
cancelled.

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

&&

$$

LEZ164-050300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Gale
Warning. The Low Water Advisory has been cancelled.

Winds have fallen below Gale Force therefore the Gale Warning has
been cancelled.

Water levels across the western basin have begun to rise in
response to the diminishing winds. As of 930 PM the water level
was 13 inches above the critical mark for safe navigation. This is
37 inches above low water datum. A limited drop in water levels 
still may occur tonight as the lake levels stabilize, but it is 
expected to stay near or above the critical mark for the remainder
of the night.

$$

LEZ163-050300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Gale
Warning. The Low Water Advisory has been cancelled.

Winds have fallen below Gale Force therefore the Gale Warning has
been cancelled.

Water levels across the western basin have begun to rise in
response to the diminishing winds. As of 930 PM the water level
was 13 inches above the critical mark for safe navigation. This is
37 inches above low water datum. A limited drop in water levels 
still may occur tonight as the lake levels stabilize, but it is 
expected to stay near or above the critical mark for the remainder
of the night.

$$

LEZ146>149-051000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T2000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
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-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EDT Thursday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

* WAVES...6 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-051000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T1400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EDT Thursday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

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

* WAVES...5 to 8 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>169-050300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
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-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Gale
Warning.

Winds have fallen below Gale Force therefore the Gale Warning has
been cancelled.

$$

LEZ142-051000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T1400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Low
Water Advisory.

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

* WAVES...1 to 3 feet.

Water levels across the western basin have begun to rise in
response to the diminishing winds. As of 930 PM the water level
was 13 inches above the critical mark for safe navigation. This is
37 inches above low water datum. A limited drop in water levels 
still may occur tonight as the lake levels stabilize, but it is 
expected to stay near or above the critical mark for the remainder
of the night.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-050300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
949 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has cancelled the Low
Water Advisory.

Water levels across the western basin have begun to rise in
response to the diminishing winds. As of 930 PM the water level
was 13 inches above the critical mark for safe navigation. This is
37 inches above low water datum. A limited drop in water levels 
still may occur tonight as the lake levels stabilize, but it is 
expected to stay near or above the critical mark for the remainder
of the night.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 8:03 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCLEAshland, Holmes, Wayne21 hr
Apr 3, 8:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCLECrawford, Huron, Seneca44 min
Apr 3, 8:27 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLEStark19 hr
Apr 3, 8:38 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCLEKnox, Marion, Morrow, Richland21 hr
Apr 4, 3:39 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningCLEAshtabula, Lake12 hr
Apr 4, 3:39 AM EDTWind AdvisoryCLEAshland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga and 22 more16 hr
Apr 4, 4:17 AM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE18 hr
Apr 4, 4:17 AM EDTStorm WarningCLE12 hr
Apr 4, 4:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLEHancock15 hr
Apr 4, 5:02 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEStark9 hr
Apr 4, 7:13 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLELorain29 hr
Apr 4, 7:58 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLECrawford9 hr
Apr 4, 10:56 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLETrumbull25 hr
Apr 4, 1:56 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEStark21 hr
Apr 4, 4:10 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE24 hr
Apr 4, 5:30 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEKnox, Morrow24 hr

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Sources

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