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Gale Watch 5, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 1, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale watch at Dec 1, 2021, 3:33 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 1, 2021, 3:33 AM EST (08:33 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 1, 2021, 2:53 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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As transmitted.

612 
WHUS71 KCLE 010833
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
333 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LEZ145>149-011200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211201T1200Z/
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-
333 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-169-011645-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0005.211202T1500Z-211203T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
333 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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
962 
WHUS71 KCLE 010929
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
429 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LEZ145-146-011030-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211201T1200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
429 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish across the central basin this morning.
As a result, waves across the central basin are also subsiding and
they are likely below 4 feet. Therefore, the Small Craft Advisory
has been cancelled early.

$$

LEZ147>149-011200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211201T1200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
429 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-169-011730-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0005.211202T1500Z-211203T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
429 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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
792 
WHUS71 KCLE 011202
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
702 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LEZ147>149-011315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211201T1200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
702 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds across the lake have diminished below 15 knots and waves are
no longer expected to be greater than 4 feet. Therefore, the Small
Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

LEZ061-169-012015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0005.211202T1500Z-211203T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
702 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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
706 
WHUS71 KCLE 011455
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
955 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LEZ061-169-012300-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0005.211202T1500Z-211203T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
955 AM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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
637 
WHUS71 KCLE 011953
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
253 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

LEZ061-169-020400-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0005.211202T1500Z-211203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0007.211202T1200Z-211203T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
253 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 
  45 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>149-020400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0070.211202T0900Z-211203T1200Z/
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-
253 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west-northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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>144-020400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0070.211202T0900Z-211203T0300Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
253 PM EST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west-northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with
  gusts up to 35 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 1, 2:53 PM ESTGale WarningCLE28 hr
Dec 1, 2:53 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE40 hr

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