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Gale Watch 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 17, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale watch at Mar 17, 2021, 3:39 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:39 AM EDT (07:39 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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005 
WHUS71 KCLE 170739
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
339 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LEZ142-143-162-163-171545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands 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-
339 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ144>146-164>166-171545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
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-
339 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the the Islands 
  to Willowick OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from the the 
  Islands to Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-167>169-171545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1500Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
339 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
2 follow-up statements
254 
WHUS71 KCLE 171431
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1031 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LEZ142-143-162-163-172245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands 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-
1031 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ144>146-164>166-172245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
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-
1031 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the the Islands 
  to Willowick OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from the the 
  Islands to Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-167>169-172245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0002.210318T1500Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
1031 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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 EDTGale WarningCLE36 hr
Mar 17, 3:37 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningCLEErie, Lucas, Ottawa31 hr

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