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Gale Warning 5, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 12, 2020

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Apr 12, 2020, 2:41 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 12, 2020, 2:41 PM EDT (18:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 9:58 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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555 
WHUS71 KCLE 121841
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
241 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

LEZ142>144-162>164-130300-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0004.200413T1200Z-200414T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
241 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EDT Monday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3 PM Sunday, the water level at Toledo
  was 66 inches above low water datum, or 27 inches above the
  critical mark for save navigation. Water levels across the
  western basin will likely fall below the critical mark for safe
  navigation during the period of gale force winds on Monday.
  Water levels may reach as low as 18 inches below low water datum
  on Monday afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ061-130300-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0004.200413T1500Z-200414T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
241 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 
  knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ145>149-165>169-130300-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0004.200413T1200Z-200414T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
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 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 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-
241 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
5 follow-up statements
059 
WHUS71 KCLE 130157
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

LEZ142>144-162>164-131000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EDT Monday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 PM, the water level at Toledo was
  about 62 inches above low water datum, or 23 inches above the
  critical mark for save navigation. Water levels across the
  western basin will likely fall below the critical mark for safe
  navigation during the period of gale force winds on Monday.
  Water levels may reach as low as 18 inches below low water datum
  on Monday afternoon which is 57 inches below the critical mark
  for safe navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-131000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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 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 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-
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 
  knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
959 
WHUS71 KCLE 130814
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
414 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

LEZ142>144-162>164-131615-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
414 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 400 AM, the water level at Toledo was
  about 70 inches above low water datum, or 31 inches above the
  critical mark for save navigation. Water levels across the
  western basin will likely fall below the critical mark for safe
  navigation during the period of gale force winds today. Water
  levels may reach as low as 18 inches below low water datum on
  this afternoon which is 57 inches below the critical mark for 
  safe navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-131615-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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 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 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-
414 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and
  waves 8 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Lake Erie.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
069 
WHUS71 KCLE 131350
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
950 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

LEZ142>144-162>164-132200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
950 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 1000 AM, the water level at Toledo was
  about 56 inches above low water datum, or 17 inches above the
  critical mark for save navigation. Water levels across the
  western basin will likely fall below the critical mark for safe
  navigation during the period of gale force winds today. Water
  levels may reach as low as 5 inches below low water datum on
  this afternoon which is 44 inches below the critical mark for 
  safe navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-132200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.200413T1400Z-200414T0800Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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 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 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-
950 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 8 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Lake Erie.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
722 
WHUS71 KCLE 131956
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
356 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

LEZ142>144-162>164-140400-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
356 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 400 PM, the water level at Toledo was
  about 28 inches above low water datum, or 11 inches below the
  critical mark for save navigation. Water levels may reach as low
  as 4 inches below low water datum on this afternoon which is 45
  inches below the critical mark for safe navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-140400-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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 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 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-
356 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 8 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Lake Erie.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
817 
WHUS71 KCLE 140158
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

LEZ142>144-140800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0034.200414T0158Z-200414T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels have risen above the critical
  mark for safe shipping. As the seiche moves back into the 
  western basin of the lake water levels will continue to rise and
  may reach 70 to 74 inches. So a brief period of lakeshore 
  flooding may occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-140300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

Winds have decreased enough to allow the gale warning to be
cancelled. Water levels will continue to increase through the
overnight.

$$

LEZ145>147-141000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0034.200414T0158Z-200414T1400Z/
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-
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-141000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0034.200414T0158Z-200415T0100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to 
  Conneaut OH and Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to 
  Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-140300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200414T0800Z/
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-
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased enough to allow the gale warning to be
cancelled. 

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 12, 12:00 PM EDT, 2 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 12:00 PM EDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1200 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will sink southeast across the central Great Lakes
towards the area today. Low pressure will deepen and track
northeast along the front tonight, moving northeast of the
region on Monday while forcing a cold front east across the
local area. High pressure will build east across the Ohio
valley late Monday through Tuesday night.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Update...No big changes for the afternoon.

Original discussion...
Main focus of the near term period is a period of strong winds
on Monday as a rapidly deepening low pressure system moves
northeast across the Great Lakes region.

A few showers will push east-northeast across the region early
this morning on the nose of a low/mid level jet max/disturbance.
This activity is generally weakening with dry low levels, but
maintained some shower chances for a few hours. The remainder of
the morning is expected to be dry across the area, but some low
precip chances will spread north across the area early to mid
afternoon as low level moisture and weak isentropic ascent lifts
through the region. Highs today are expected to reach the low to
mid 60s across the area.

Better precip chances arrive tonight as strong low level
moisture return moves northward with a rapidly strengthening low
level jet and surface cyclone. This warrants cat pops for much
of the overnight, with an initial surge of precip on the nose
of the jet/moisture return this evening, followed by more
widespread shower activity after midnight into the morning
hours. Lows will only drop into the low/mid 50s early in the
overnight before rising ahead of the attendant cold front into
the morning hours.

The most active period of weather is expected around daybreak
Monday morning through the afternoon. As the surface low works
northeast across the area, scattered convection is anticipated
in the warm sector ahead of the cold front, mainly from Marion
northeast to northwest PA. With SBCAPE values of 500-1000 j/kg
and deep layer shear of 50-60 kts, a brief severe threat exists
with very fast moving showers/storms across the southeast part
of the area. It won't take much to tap into 70+ kt winds 5-10kft
above the surface to bring damaging wind gusts. The other
concern is post front from mid morning onward as strong gradient
winds/gusts expected through the afternoon. Have continued the
High Wind Watch for this forecast issuance, with gusts up to 60
mph possible. The main forecast decision for today will be
assessing the area/timing of a potential High Wind Warning vs.
Wind Advisory. The strongest wind gusts appear to be from 10 AM
through 4 PM Monday, with gusts/winds subsiding after 5 PM.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
All will be calming down Monday evening with gusty winds continuing
near the east lakeshore. May have a few lake enhanced showers while
moisture remains Monday night and have a slight chance mentioned.
The pattern for the remainder of the week is a cool one with a
number of smaller disturbances moving through the flow of the
longwave trough taking up much of the CONUS. Surface high pressure
will build across the lower Ohio Valley from the central Plains, but
a minor wave aloft is painting light QPF that may brush the
southeastern counties Tuesday night. A somewhat more defined feature
is the passage of a trough Wednesday/Wednesday night that may bring
scattered showers to the area (mix with wet snow at night).
Temperatures through this stretch will be 40s for highs and around
30 for lows.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Will keep Thursday dry with high pressure, but then for Friday a
weak low is expected to cross the Ohio Valley. More or less the
primary models show this feature to some degree. Saturday is quieter
with slightly modifying temperatures (mid 50s for highs).

&&

.AVIATION /12Z Sunday THROUGH Thursday/...
Mainly VFR conditions expected through the first half of the
period, with worsening conditions after 00Z across the region.
A wave of showers will lift north across the region after 18Z,
resulting in some brief MVFR conditions. More widespread -SHRA
and deteriorating ceilings expected after 00Z, with widespread
MVFR and some IFR possible through the end of the period. Winds
will be southerly today, with gusts increasing after 00Z as
stronger winds approach. LLWS will be possible after 06Z as a
strong low level jet moves northeast through the region.

.OUTLOOK...Non-VFR likely Monday with showers and possible
thunderstorms. LLWS possible through Monday. Wind gusts
possibly exceeding 50 knots at times Monday. Non-VFR possible
again on Wednesday with rain showers and Wednesday night with
snow showers.

&&

.MARINE...
The Gale Watch remains up for Monday. Forecast remains on track for
40 knot west-southwest gales. This will result in water levels below
the critical mark on the western basin and on the other end of the
lake the potential for lakeshore flooding/erosion with high levels.

South-southeast winds today will increase tonight before a sharp and
strong cold front sweeps across the lake. Gales will ramp up quickly
with the passage of the front and persist into the evening. Cannot
rule out a brief window of lakeshore flooding on the western basin
as the water returns but confidence is low in timing and extent at
this time.  As the influence of the low weakens and high pressure
builds across the Ohio Valley, winds will continue to diminish
through Tuesday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely follow the Gales
and run through Tuesday evening. Winds back briefly Wednesday as a
trough crossing the lakes approaches with west-northwest winds in
its wake Wednesday night. Winds return to westerly for Thursday as
high pressure builds across the Ohio Valley.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     OHZ011-012-089.
     High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     OHZ003-006>010-013-014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047.
PA...High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     PAZ003.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Monday evening for
     PAZ001-002.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night for
     LEZ142>144-162>164.
     Gale Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday morning for
     LEZ145>149-165>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Greenawalt
NEAR TERM...Greenawalt/TK
SHORT TERM...Oudeman
LONG TERM...Oudeman
AVIATION...Greenawalt
MARINE...KEC/Oudeman
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 5:54 AM EDT, 8 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

OHZ003-006>010-013-014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-PAZ003-131000-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-
Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ011-012-089-131000-
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

   High Wind Watch.

Lakeshore flooding and significant erosion is possible Monday along
westward facing beaches of Lake Erie.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ001-002-131000-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

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.

   High Wind 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.

   High Wind Watch.

Lakeshore flooding and significant erosion is possible Monday along
westward facing beaches of Lake Erie.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ142>144-162>164-131000-
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-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Lake Erie and western
Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

West-southwest gales are likely on Monday, resulting in low water
conditions on the western basin of Lake Erie.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ145>149-131000-
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 nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

LEZ165>169-131000-
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-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

LEZ061-131000-
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
554 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 2:10 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and 3 more28 hr
Apr 12, 2:10 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCLEAshland, Crawford, Erie, Hancock, Holmes, Huron and 18 more28 hr
Apr 12, 2:41 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE31 hr
Apr 12, 2:54 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchCLEAshtabula, Lake25 hr
Apr 12, 2:54 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningCLEErie31 hr

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