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Gale Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 17, 2023

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2023, 3:57 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 23 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
Mar 17, 2023, 3:57 PM EDT (19:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2023, 9:53 AM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

688 
WHUS71 KCLE 171957
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

LEZ146>149-180400-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.230318T1200Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to
  35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-180400-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.230318T1200Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to
  40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to 
  Avon Point OH.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-180400-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.230318T1200Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...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 Vermilion OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.230317T1957Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 18.5 inches above low water datum. 
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots 
  in the western basin will allow the water level to near and/or 
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. 


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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.230317T1957Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 18.5 inches above low water datum. 
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots 
  in the western basin will allow the water level to near and/or 
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. 


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>164-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.230317T1957Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
357 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 18.5 inches above low water datum. 
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots 
  in the western basin will allow the water level to near and/or 
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
8 follow-up statements
848 
WHUS71 KCLE 180211
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

LEZ146>149-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up 
  to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up 
  to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to 
  Avon Point OH.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...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 Vermilion OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 27.12 inches above low water datum.
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 19 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots in
  the western basin will allow the water level to fall near and/or
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. The water
  levels should remain above the critical mark through much of the
  night but drop to at or near critical mark by Saturday morning.
  The water level should hover around the critical mark for
  several hours in the morning.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 27.12 inches above low water datum.
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 19 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots in
  the western basin will allow the water level to fall near and/or
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. The water
  levels should remain above the critical mark through much of the
  night but drop to at or near critical mark by Saturday morning.
  The water level should hover around the critical mark for
  several hours in the morning.

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>164-181015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
1011 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, the current
  water level at Toledo was 27.12 inches above low water datum.
  The current critical mark for save navigation is 19 inches above
  low water datum. Persistent westerly flow between 25-30 knots in
  the western basin will allow the water level to fall near and/or
  dip below the critical mark for safe navigation. The water
  levels should remain above the critical mark through much of the
  night but drop to at or near critical mark by Saturday morning.
  The water level should hover around the critical mark for
  several hours in the morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
787 
WHUS71 KCLE 180748
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ146>149-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up 
  to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up 
  to 35 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to 
  Avon Point OH.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 345 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 42 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level
  to fall near and/or dip below the critical mark for safe
  navigation late this morning and especially this afternoon into
  this evening.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 345 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 42 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level
  to fall near and/or dip below the critical mark for safe
  navigation late this morning and especially this afternoon into
  this evening.

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>164-181600-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
348 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 345 AM EDT, the water level at 
  Toledo was 42 inches above low water datum. The current critical
  mark for save navigation is 19 inches above low water datum. 
  Persistent westerly winds between 25 and 30 knots in the western
  basin will allow the water level to fall near and/or dip below 
  the critical mark for safe navigation late this morning and 
  especially this afternoon into this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
956 
WHUS71 KCLE 181407
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ146>149-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 25 knots with gusts up 
  to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds around 25 knots with gusts up 
  to 35 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to 
  Avon Point OH.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 10 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 15 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 18
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level
  to continue to fall below the critical mark for safe navigation
  into this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 10 AM 
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 15 inches above low water 
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between 
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level 
  to continue to fall below the critical mark for safe navigation 
  into this evening. 

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>164-182215-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
1007 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 10 AM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 15 inches above low water datum. The current critical mark 
  for save navigation is 18 inches above low water datum. 
  Persistent westerly winds between 25 and 30 knots in the western
  basin will allow the water level to continue to fall below the 
  critical mark for safe navigation into this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
885 
WHUS71 KCLE 181946
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-190400-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 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 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-190400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 345 PM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 19.5 inches above low water 
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between 
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level 
  to continue to fall to or below the critical mark for safe 
  navigation into this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-190400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 345 PM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 19.5 inches above low water 
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 18 
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between 
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level 
  to continue to fall to or below the critical mark for safe 
  navigation into this evening.

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>164-190400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 345 PM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 19.5 inches above low water datum. The current critical 
  mark for save navigation is 18 inches above low water datum. 
  Persistent westerly winds between 25 and 30 knots in the western
  basin will allow the water level to continue to fall to or 
  below the critical mark for safe navigation into this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
295 
WHUS71 KCLE 190131
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
931 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-190900-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
931 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 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 5 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Small Craft Advisory will be issued for 
  the nearshore waters once the Gale Warning expires.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-190945-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
931 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 915 PM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 18.4 inches above low water
  datum and falling. The current critical mark for save navigation
  is 18 inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds
  between 25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the
  water level to continue to fall to or below the critical mark
  for safe navigation over the next few hours. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-190945-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
931 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 915 PM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 18.4 inches above low water
  datum and falling. The current critical mark for save navigation
  is 18 inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds
  between 25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the
  water level to continue to fall to or below the critical mark
  for safe navigation over the next few hours. 

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>164-190600-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T0600Z/
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-
931 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 915 PM EDT, the water level at 
  Toledo was 18.4 inches above low water datum and falling. The 
  current critical mark for save navigation is 18 inches above low
  water datum. Persistent westerly winds between 25 and 30 knots 
  in the western basin will allow the water level to continue to 
  fall to or below the critical mark for safe navigation over the 
  next few hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
201 
WHUS71 KCLE 190542
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
142 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-190900-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
142 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 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 5 AM EDT early this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Small Craft Advisory will be issued for 
  the nearshore waters once the Gale Warning expires.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-191345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
142 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 130 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 5.9 inches above low water 
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19 
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between 
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level 
  to remain below the critical mark for safe navigation through 
  the overnight hours. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-191345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
142 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 130 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 5.9 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19
  inches above low water datum. Persistent westerly winds between
  25 and 30 knots in the western basin will allow the water level
  to remain below the critical mark for safe navigation through
  the overnight hours. 

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>164-191345-
/O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
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-
142 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 130 AM EDT, the water level at 
  Toledo was 5.9 inches above low water datum. The current 
  critical mark for save navigation is 19 inches above low water 
  datum. Persistent westerly winds between 25 and 30 knots in the 
  western basin will allow the water level to remain below the 
  critical mark for safe navigation through the overnight hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
706 
WHUS71 KCLE 190854
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LEZ145-146-191700-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0033.230319T0854Z-230320T1400Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-191700-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0033.230319T0854Z-230320T2000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* 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>169-191000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
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-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below 35 knots so the Gale Warning has been
cancelled. Winds will continue to decrease through today, but
west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knots will persist 
through this morning.

$$

LEZ061-191400-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Small Craft Advisory will be issued for 
  the nearshore waters once the Gale Warning expires.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-191400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 450 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 23.4 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19
  inches above low water datum. Water levels should continue to
  rise for the next several hours as winds decrease, but
  fluctuations are possible due to sloshing.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ144-191700-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Low Water Advisory, as of 450 AM
  EDT, the water level at Toledo was 23.4 inches above low water
  datum. The current critical mark for save navigation is 19
  inches above low water datum. Water levels should continue to
  rise for the next several hours as winds decrease, but
  fluctuations are possible due to sloshing.

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>164-191400-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
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-
454 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 450 AM EDT, the water level at 
  Toledo was 23.4 inches above low water datum. The current 
  critical mark for save navigation is 19 inches above low water 
  datum. Water levels should continue to rise for the next several
  hours as winds decrease, but fluctuations are possible due to 
  sloshing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
226 
WHUS71 KCLE 191353
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LEZ061-191500-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds to 30 knots will continue today. 

$$

LEZ142-143-191500-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

West winds of 15 to 20 knots will continue today with waves of 2
to 4 feet. The water level at Toledo has risen to 31 inches above
low water datum as of 930 AM EDT. Since this is 12 inches above
the critical mark for safe navigation, the Low Water Advisory has
been cancelled. Water levels are expected to fluctuate through
tonight but remain above the critical mark. 

$$

LEZ144-192000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-230319T2000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-191500-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
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-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The water level at Toledo has risen to 31 inches above
low water datum as of 930 AM EDT. Since this is 12 inches above
the critical mark for safe navigation, the Low Water Advisory has
been cancelled. Water levels are expected to fluctuate through
tonight but remain above the critical mark. 

$$

LEZ145-146-192200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230320T1400Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-192200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230320T2000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* 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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Mar 17, 1:50 PM EDT, 2 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 17, 1:50 PM EDT, 2 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
150 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong low pressure system is tracking through the Great Lakes
region today. A strong cold front will sweep from west to east across
the region around midday. A surface trough will linger across the
area on Saturday before high pressure builds across the area on
Sunday and persists into next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Update...

Forecast remains valid per latest trends in observations and
model guidance. At 1:25 PM EDT, the surface cold front was
located in vicinity of a Conneaut to Mantua to Baltic line in
our CWA and was continuing to sweep E'ward. Still expect the
front to clear the rest of our CWA by about 3 PM this
afternoon. Periods of light to moderate rain are expected along
and especially ahead of the front as the pre-frontal warm
conveyor belt undergoes moist isentropic ascent aloft. Lingering
light rain should end within an hour after the surface cold
front's passage as a stabilizing surface high pressure ridge
builds from the south-central U.S. Please see discussion below
for further details.

Previous Discussion...

We are starting off this Friday morning on a rather mild note
with temperatures in the upper 40s over towards NW PA and low to
mid 50s across much of northern Ohio. It is also a wet and
breezy morning with scattered rain showers moving through the
region ahead of an advancing cold front that will sweep across
later this morning through midday. A strengthening low pressure
system is currently tracking northeastward through the central
Great Lakes region which is causing the increase in gusty
southerly winds this morning. Winds will quickly shift from the
west behind the front later today and remain gusty through out
the today. Our warmest temperatures for today will occur this
morning before the frontal passage. We could tack on a couple
more degrees from our current temperatures before we see the
temperatures slowly fall later today. We will likely see a 20+
temperature drop throughout the day and fall into the upper 30s
by late this afternoon or early evening. Rain showers will be
likely through mid to late morning. As the cold front pushes
through, rain chances will fade away with a drier afternoon in
the forecast. Average QPF expected with this system will be
around 0.25" to 0.50" across much of the region.

Cloudy skies will stick around through the afternoon. There could
be a few brief breaks in the clouds with a peek or two of
sunshine. A large and deep upper level trough will develop and
by centered over the Great Lakes later tonight into Saturday.
There will also be a large cyclonic flow over the Great Lakes
region tonight through Saturday with much colder air blowing in
across the unfrozen Great Lakes. We should be relatively quiet
with no precip expected tonight. A surface trough or secondary
cold front will swing southeastward across the Great Lakes on
Saturday. This secondary push of colder air in the low levels on
Saturday will help cheat a stronger Delta T and lake induced
instability to fire up a round of lake effect snow. The initial
flow will be a west-southwest oriented during the day Saturday
with lake effect snow showers hugging the lakeshore of NE OH and
NW PA, possibly impacting the Erie PA area. That flow will
eventually shift from a westerly or west-northwest flow by the
evening which will bring the LES further into the primary
snowbelt region of NE OH and NW PA. Temperatures will likely
not break the freezing mark on Saturday with readings in the
upper 20s to around 30 degrees. The breezy conditions will make
the wind chill feel more like the single digits and teens on
Saturday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Saturday night will feature the best opportunity for accumulating
lake effect snow as lift, moisture, instability, and surface
temps become more favorable. There will likely be a primary band
along the lakeshore of far NE OH into NW PA with perhaps a secondary
band oriented somewhere east of the Cleveland metro area. Generally
thinking that overnight snow accumulations across the primary
snowbelt region will be 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts
possible across northeastern Erie County PA and within any organized
bands that manage to develop. Holding off on headlines for the time
being, but wouldn't be surprised if a Winter Weather Advisory was
hoisted for portions of the snowbelt in a future update. Also can't
rule out snow showers outside of the snowbelt given the upper-level
forcing and somewhat favorable fetch off of Lake Michigan.

Flow gradually becomes more northwesterly Sunday, allowing lake
effect snow bands to become less organized and dissipate as they
shift inland. Upper level forcing exits to the east by Sunday night
as high pressure begins to nose east into the local area and expect
dry weather by 00Z Monday. The high will anchor over the region
through the remainder of the short term period, resulting in dry
weather.

Temps gradually warm late this weekend into early next week. Highs
in the upper 20s and 30s Sunday will reach the low to mid 40s
Monday. Overnight lows will be in the 20s each night, but many spots
may drop into the teens Saturday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Dry weather continues through at least Wednesday afternoon as high
pressure persists over the CWA. The next system approaches from the
west Wednesday night and rain chances increase on Thursday as a warm
front lifts across the local area. Expect mild weather to continue
through the long term period with highs in the upper 40s to low to
mid 50s anticipated Tuesday through Thursday. Overnight lows
will remain above freezing for most of the area, although a few
spots in far NE OH and into NW PA may try to dip below 32 degrees
Tuesday night.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z Friday THROUGH Wednesday/...
Cyclonic southwesterly to westerly flow aloft and embedded
disturbances affect our region through 18Z/Sat. At the surface,
net troughing lingers in our area. As of 17:30Z/Fri, one
eastward-moving cold front was located in vicinity of
KHZY/KPOV/KPHD. This front should exit our region by 19Z/Fri.
Scattered light to moderate rain showers persist along and ahead
of this front, while lingering and isolated rain showers behind
the front should end within one hour following the front's
passage. Visibility should vary between VFR and IFR in these
rain showers. Regional surface winds of about 10 to 20 knots,
gusting up to 20 to 30 knots, shift from southwesterly to
westerly following the front's passage.

Another surface cold front should sweep eastward across our
region between about 10Z/Sat and 17Z/Sat, but a very subtle
surface wind shift from west-southwesterly to westerly is
expected with this front as regional winds remain 10 to 20
knots and gust up to 20 to 30 knots. A distinct band of steady
to heavy snow should accompany this front and impact any one TAF
site for about one to two hours. Visibility as low as LIFR is
expected with this snow band. Outside this snow band, isolated
snow showers are possible after 00Z/Sat, but confidence in these
snow showers impacting any one TAF site is low. Lastly,
widespread low clouds with primarily VFR to MVFR ceilings are
expected through the TAF period.

Outlook...Scattered snow showers with non-VFR are likely
Saturday afternoon through Saturday night in northern OH and
northwest PA. Periods of steady to heavy lake-effect snow and
non-VFR are also expected generally east of Lake Erie, in the
snowbelt of northeast OH and northwest PA, late Saturday morning
through Sunday morning before tapering off Sunday afternoon.
Non-VFR are possible in scattered rain showers this Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
Low pressure will move across the Great Lakes this morning, with a
cold front pushing across Lake Erie. Southwest winds 15
to 20 knots become more westerly and increase to 20 to 30 knots
behind the front this afternoon and a Small Craft Advisory remains
in effect through early Saturday morning.

Things become a bit more interesting Saturday as the low sweeps a
reinforcing cold front east across the lake and winds increase
further. Gales are possible in marine zones from Vermilion east and
confidence has increased enough to warrant a Gale Watch Saturday
morning through late Saturday night. There's still some uncertainty
in the duration of gales, as some guidance members have brief gales
and a few others have winds being closer to 30-32 knots. Regardless,
it won't exactly be a pleasant day to be on the lake. Will also need
to keep an eye on water levels in the western basin with the strong
west/southwest flow. A Low Water Advisory may be needed late
Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

Winds gradually decrease below 30 knots by Sunday morning but winds
and waves may hug Small Craft Advisory criteria through as late as
Sunday night/early Monday morning, especially in the eastern basin.
On Monday and Tuesday, southwest winds decrease below 15 knots and
do not anticipate any marine headlines early next week.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Sunday for LEZ142-143.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT Sunday for LEZ144.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for LEZ145>149.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through late Saturday night
     for LEZ145>149-165>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Griffin
NEAR TERM...Griffin/Jaszka
SHORT TERM...Maines
LONG TERM...Maines
AVIATION...Jaszka
MARINE...Maines
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 17, 3:35 PM EDT, 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

LEZ142>144-162>164-181945-
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-
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Low Water Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Low Water Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-181945-
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-
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ003-006>010-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-181945-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A line of snow squalls may sweep eastward across northern Ohio from
around daybreak through the early afternoon hours of Saturday. A
brief burst of heavy snow with near-zero visibility and a quick inch
of snow accumulation are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ012-089-PAZ001-002-181945-
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow.

Prior to the lake effect snow, a line of snow squalls may sweep
eastward across northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania late
Saturday morning through early afternoon. A brief burst of heavy
snow with near-zero visibility and a quick inch of snow accumulation
are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ011-013-014-PAZ003-181945-
Cuyahoga-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Crawford-
335 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow.

Prior to the lake effect snow, a line of snow squalls may sweep
eastward across northern Ohio from around daybreak through the early
afternoon hours of Saturday. A brief burst of heavy snow with near-
zero visibility and a quick inch of snow accumulation are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 3:50 AM EDTGale WatchCLE12 hr
Mar 17, 3:20 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake46 hr
Mar 17, 3:57 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE42 hr

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