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Gale Warning 13, NWS Cleveland, OH
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 10:16 PM EDT | Low Water Advisory | CLE | 36 hr | |
| Oct 31, 9:57 AM EDT | Gale Warning | CLE | 24 hr | |
| Oct 31, 9:57 AM EDT | Storm Warning | CLE | 18 hr | |
| Oct 31, 9:59 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | CLE | Ashtabula, Lake | 18 hr |
| Oct 31, 10:03 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Ottawa | 20 hr |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Stark | 4 hr |
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