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Gale Warning 13, NWS Cleveland, OH

October 31, 2019

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Oct 31, 2019, 3:11 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 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
Oct 31, 2019, 3:11 PM EDT (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 31, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

340 
WHUS71 KCLE 311911
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
311 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...A Dangerous and Strong Low Pressure System Will Impact Lake
Erie this evening today through Friday morning...

.A strong area of low pressure will undergo rapid deepening as it
moves northeast into Ontario tonight, pulling a strong cold front
east across Lake Erie. Storm force winds are expected on the
eastern half of Lake Erie with sustained winds to 50 knots and
gusts up to 60 knots. Winds to 40 to 45 knots are likely on the
western half of Lake Erie. Significant waves of 14 to 20 feet are
also expected on the east half of the lake.

LEZ061-167>169-010345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0013.191031T2100Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0011.191101T0000Z-191101T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.SR.W.0002.191101T0000Z-191101T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0012.191101T0900Z-191101T2100Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo 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-
311 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...West 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.

* WAVES...12 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning is issued when winds of 48 to 63 knots are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for storm force winds and dangerous waves.
Consider remaining in port or taking shelter until winds and
waves subside.

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>144-162>164-010345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0011.191031T1911Z-191101T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.191031T2100Z-191101T1300Z/
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 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-
311 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

* WATER LEVELS...Water levels are expected to fall below the 
  critical mark for safe navigation due to gale force winds. It 
  is likely water levels will approach low water datum which is 
  roughly a foot and a half below the critical mark. Water 
  levels will reach the lowest point on Thursday night and 
  gradually recover into Friday morning.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-010345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0011.191031T1911Z-191101T2100Z/
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-
311 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* WAVES...9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-165-166-010345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0011.191031T1911Z-191101T1500Z/
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-
311 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
827 
WHUS71 KCLE 010019
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
819 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...A Dangerous and Strong Low Pressure System Will Impact Lake
Erie this evening today through Friday morning...

.A strong area of low pressure will undergo rapid deepening as it
moves northeast into Ontario tonight, pulling a strong cold front
east across Lake Erie. Storm force winds are expected on the
eastern half of Lake Erie with sustained winds to 50 knots and
gusts up to 60 knots. Winds to 40 to 45 knots are likely on the
western half of Lake Erie. Significant waves of 14 to 18 feet are
also expected on the east half of the lake.

LEZ061-167>169-010830-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191101T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0012.191101T0900Z-191101T2100Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo 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-
819 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.

* WAVES...13 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning is issued when winds of 48 to 63 knots are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial
vessels should prepare for storm force winds and dangerous waves.
Consider remaining in port or taking shelter until winds and
waves subside.

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>144-162>164-010830-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-191101T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191101T1300Z/
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 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-
819 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

* WATER LEVELS...The water level as of 8 PM is 15 inches above low
  water datum which is 5 inches below the critical mark for safe
  navigation. Water levels may fall another 8 to 10 inches 
  tonight, reaching their lowest point overnight and gradually 
  begin to recover Friday morning.


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.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-010830-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-191101T2100Z/
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-
819 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* WAVES...10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-165-166-010830-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-191101T1500Z/
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-
819 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 30, 10:16 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE36 hr
Oct 31, 9:57 AM EDTGale WarningCLE24 hr
Oct 31, 9:57 AM EDTStorm WarningCLE18 hr
Oct 31, 9:59 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningCLEAshtabula, Lake18 hr
Oct 31, 10:03 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Ottawa20 hr
Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEStark4 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.