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Gale Watch 3, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 24, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT (07:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 3:53 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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347 
WHUS71 KCLE 240734
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
334 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-241545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1700Z/
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-
334 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and
  waves 7 to 14 feet possible.

* 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...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
975 
WHUS71 KCLE 241359
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
959 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-242200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1700Z/
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-
959 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 55 knots 
  and waves 7 to 10 feet possible.

* 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...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

* 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
201 
WHUS71 KCLE 241932
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
332 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ142>148-162>168-250345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1600Z/
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-
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-
332 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 6 to 11 feet possible.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-250345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
332 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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
951 
WHUS71 KCLE 250127
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
927 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ142>148-162>168-250930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1600Z/
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-
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-
927 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 6 to 11 feet possible.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-250930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
927 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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
277 
WHUS71 KCLE 250753
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LEZ142>146-162>166-251600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0003.210326T1000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-251600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from 
  Conneaut OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ147-148-167-168-251600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.210326T0900Z-210326T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-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-
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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 24, 3:30 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchCLEAshland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga and 22 more34 hr

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Sources

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