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Low Water Advisory 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 26, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this low water advisory at Mar 26, 2021, 10:09 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 10:09 AM EDT (14:09 UTC)
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

379 
WHUS71 KCLE 261409
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1009 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LEZ142>144-262000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0016.210326T1409Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0002.210326T1409Z-210326T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1009 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with
  waves 3 to 7 feet.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 945 AM the water level at Toledo was 29
  inches and falling. The water level is forecast to fall below the
  critical mark for safe navigation and approach 10 inches above 
  low water datum. Water levels are forecast to quickly recover 
  above the critical mark for safe navigation by late afternoon.
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-262000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0002.210326T1409Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
1009 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous 
  navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 945 AM the water level at Toledo was 29
  inches and falling. The water level is forecast to fall below the
  critical mark for safe navigation and approach 10 inches above 
  low water datum. Water levels are forecast to quickly recover 
  above the critical mark for safe navigation by late afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-165-166-262000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
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-
1009 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots
  decreasing to 15 to 25 knots with waves of 7 to 10 feet falling
  to 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters from Vermilion to
  Willowick. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-262200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
1009 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 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 OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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
1 follow-up statement
400 
WHUS71 KCLE 262007
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LEZ147>149-270200-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.210326T2007Z-210327T0200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south 5 to 10
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet decreasing to 1 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-167>169-262115-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gales have ended on Lake Erie with southwest winds to 30 knots
diminishing to 5 to 15 knots overnight.

$$

LEZ145-146-165-166-262115-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
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-
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Gales have ended on Lake Erie with southwest winds of 10 to 15 
knots becoming west 10 knots or less. 

$$

LEZ142>144-262115-
/O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. In addition,
water levels on Lake Erie have risen above the critical mark for
safe navigation and are expected to continue rising. At 4 PM the
water level at Toledo was 30 inches. 

$$

LEZ162>164-262115-
/O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
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-
407 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Water levels on Lake Erie have risen above the critical mark for 
safe navigation and are expected to continue rising. At 4 PM the 
water level at Toledo was 30 inches. 

$$

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 26, 3:55 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLECuyahoga, Medina50 min
Mar 26, 4:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCLESummit, Wayne45 min
Mar 26, 10:09 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE6 hr
Mar 26, 4:07 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.