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Storm Watch 1, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 9, 2021

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this storm watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:13 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 3:13 AM EST (08:13 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 3:47 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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380 
WHUS71 KCLE 090813
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
313 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

LEZ142>144-162>164-091615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion 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-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-165>168-091615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut 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-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-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 60 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-091615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SR.A.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
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-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 65 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
4 follow-up statements
613 
WHUS71 KCLE 091608
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

LEZ142>144-162>164-100015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion 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-
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-165>168-100015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut 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-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-
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 60 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-100015-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.A.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
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-
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 65 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
613 
WHUS71 KCLE 092051
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
351 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

LEZ142>144-162>164-100500-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion 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-
351 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-165>168-100500-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut 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-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-
351 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 60 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-100500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.A.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
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-
351 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 65 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
964 
WHUS71 KCLE 100237
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
937 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

LEZ142>144-162>164-101100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion 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-
937 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-165>168-101100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut 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-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-
937 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 60 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-101100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.A.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
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-
937 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 65 knots and 
  waves 13 to 18 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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
996 
WHUS71 KCLE 100847
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
347 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

LEZ142>144-162>164-101700-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0009.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0010.211211T1500Z-211213T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion 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-
347 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 7 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 18
  inches above low water datum at Toledo. Water levels are
  expected to fall below the critical mark Saturday afternoon.
  Water levels should then fluctuate significantly the rest of
  Saturday into Sunday before stabilizing by Sunday evening.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-165>168-101700-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0007.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0009.211211T1500Z-211212T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut 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-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-
347 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-149-169-101700-
/O.UPG.KCLE.SR.A.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SR.W.0001.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
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-
347 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 knots and 
  waves 13 to 18 feet expected.

* 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 1 PM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, 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
Dec 9, 3:13 AM ESTGale WatchCLE25 hr
Dec 9, 3:15 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Lucas and 2 more34 hr

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