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Gale Warning 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 17, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 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
Mar 17, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT (19:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

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026 
WHUS71 KCLE 171937
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LEZ142>146-162>166-180345-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee
  Bay to Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-167>169-180345-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1500Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-Willowick to Geneva-
on-the-Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from
  Willowick OH to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-180345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
337 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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
6 follow-up statements
863 
WHUS71 KCLE 180227
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1027 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-181030-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1027 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 8 to 14 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee 
  Bay to Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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
797 
WHUS71 KCLE 180730
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-181530-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 8 to 14 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee 
  Bay to Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM EDT 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
716 
WHUS71 KCLE 181341
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
941 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-182145-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.210318T1400Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
941 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 knots and waves 8 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH 
  to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay 
  OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT 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
635 
WHUS71 KCLE 181955
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
355 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-190400-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
355 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH 
  to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay 
  OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT 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
155 
WHUS71 KCLE 190200
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-190800-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH 
  to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay 
  OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT 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
570 
WHUS71 KCLE 190737
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

LEZ142>149-191545-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.210319T0737Z-210319T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
337 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH 
  to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-162>169-190845-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210319T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
337 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished to below gale force and will continue to
weaken today. Winds of greater than 20 knots will still be 
possible through early this afternoon.

$$

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
Mar 17, 3:39 AM EDTGale WatchCLE12 hr
Mar 17, 7:26 AM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryCLEAshland, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Hancock, Huron and 9 more4 hr
Mar 17, 3:24 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCLEAshland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Hancock and 13 more32 hr
Mar 17, 3:37 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningCLEErie, Lucas, Ottawa31 hr

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Sources

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