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Gale Warning 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

February 8, 2023

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Feb 8, 2023, 3:16 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 9, 2023, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 8, 2023, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 10, 2023, 7:00 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

801 
WHUS71 KCLE 082016
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

LEZ061-169-090430-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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-
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ165>168-090430-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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-
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAIL...Ice floes will be possible.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-090430-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230209T2100Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>149-090430-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T1800Z/
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-
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 1 PM 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>144-090430-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
316 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
8 follow-up statements
005 
WHUS71 KCLE 090250
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
950 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

LEZ061-165>169-091100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
950 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-091100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230209T2100Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
950 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>149-091100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T1800Z/
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-
950 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 1 PM 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>144-091100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
950 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
074 
WHUS71 KCLE 090753
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
253 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

LEZ145>149-091600-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up
  to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-091600-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
253 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-091600-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230209T2100Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
253 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-091600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.230209T1400Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
253 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots
  and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
306 
WHUS71 KCLE 091444
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
944 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

LEZ145>149-092245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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-
944 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-092245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
944 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-092245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230209T2100Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
944 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-092245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
944 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
695 
WHUS71 KCLE 092005
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
305 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

LEZ145>149-100415-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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-
305 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-100415-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
305 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-100415-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.230209T2100Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
305 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-100415-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
305 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
404 
WHUS71 KCLE 100303
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1003 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-101115-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
1003 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-100600-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
1003 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-100900-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1003 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
918 
WHUS71 KCLE 100603
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
103 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

LEZ162>164-100715-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T0600Z/
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-
103 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decrease below 34 knots so the gale warning has been
allowed to expire.

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
103 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-101200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
103 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
492 
WHUS71 KCLE 100822
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
322 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

LEZ145>149-101630-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0016.230210T0822Z-230211T0900Z/
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-
322 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ165>169-100930-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
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-
322 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decrease below 34 knots so the gale warning has been
cancelled.

$$

LEZ061-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
322 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots 
  and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
322 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
202 
WHUS71 KCLE 101201
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
701 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

LEZ061-101315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
701 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have continued to decrease across Lake Erie, allowing the
Gale Warning to expire this morning. 

$$

LEZ142>144-101315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
701 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and waves have continued to decrease across Lake Erie, 
allowing the Small Craft Advisory to expire this morning. 

$$

LEZ145>149-102015-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230211T0900Z/
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-
701 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
Feb 8, 2:42 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningCLECrawford, Erie, Hancock, Huron, Lucas, Marion and 7 more31 hr
Feb 8, 2:42 PM ESTWind AdvisoryCLEAshland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Holmes, Knox and 9 more36 hr
Feb 8, 3:16 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE40 hr

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