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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Cleveland, OH

February 27, 2020

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this small craft advisory at Feb 27, 2020, 11:56 PM EST. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2020, 11:56 PM EST (04:56 UTC)
Expired
Mar 1, 2020, 3:11 AM EST
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

672 
WHUS71 KCLE 280456
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

LEZ142>144-281300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.200228T0456Z-200229T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
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-
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Gale Warning has been replaced by a
  Small Craft Advisory due to west winds subsiding to less than 35
  knots. Water levels have also raised to 36 inches as of 11:30 PM
  EST Thursday, which is 4 inches above the critical mark for safe
  navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-280600-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
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-
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

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

The Gale Warning has been canceled due to west winds subsiding to
less than 35 knots. Water levels have also raised to 36 inches as
of 11:30 PM EST Thursday, which is 4 inches above the critical 
mark for safe navigation.

$$

LEZ145-281300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.200228T0456Z-200229T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon 
  Point OH.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Gale Warning has been replaced by a
  Small Craft Advisory due to west winds subsiding to less than 35
  knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ165-280600-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T0500Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Gale Warning has been canceled due to west winds subsiding to
less than 35 knots.

$$

LEZ061-146>149-166>169-281200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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 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-
1156 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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
9 follow-up statements
179 
WHUS71 KCLE 280834
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
334 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

LEZ146>149-281645-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
334 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore waters from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-166>169-280945-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
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-
334 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although gusts over 35 knots remain possible today, sustained
gales are no longer expected..

$$

LEZ142>145-281645-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
334 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Avon Point OH

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
760 
WHUS71 KCLE 281456
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
956 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

LEZ146>149-282300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
956 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-282300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
956 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
462 
WHUS71 KCLE 282028
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
328 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

LEZ146>149-290430-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
328 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-290430-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
328 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
343 
WHUS71 KCLE 290259
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
959 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

LEZ146>149-291100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
959 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-291100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
959 PM EST Fri Feb 28 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
065 
WHUS71 KCLE 290824
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

LEZ146>149-291630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
324 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-291500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
324 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
102 
WHUS71 KCLE 291437
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
937 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

LEZ142>145-291545-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200229T1500Z/
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-
937 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Conditions have reduced to below Small Craft Advisory this
morning. Winds and waves will continue to diminish through today
and tonight.

$$

LEZ146>149-292245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
937 AM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
273 
WHUS71 KCLE 292053
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 PM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

LEZ146>149-010500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
353 PM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of central Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
854 
WHUS71 KCLE 010241
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
941 PM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

LEZ146>149-010900-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
941 PM EST Sat Feb 29 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to
  Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
483 
WHUS71 KCLE 010811
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
311 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2020

LEZ146>149-010915-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200301T0900Z/
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-
311 AM EST Sun Mar 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have dropped below advisory levels. 

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 8:50 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCLEAshland, Mahoning, Medina, Stark, Summit, Wayne55 min
Feb 27, 10:04 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCLEGeauga, Trumbull56 min
Feb 28, 6:02 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCLEGeauga88 min
Feb 28, 7:24 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCLEGeauga81 min

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