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Gale Warning 16, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 7, 2024

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Dec 7, 2024, 3:27 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2024, 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
Dec 7, 2024, 3:27 AM EST (08:27 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 8, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

350 
WHUS71 KCLE 070827
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ147>149-071630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0010.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest
  winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 
  AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-166>169-071630-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0010.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 Avon Point OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ143-144-071630-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM 
  EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is -2
  inches. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-071630-
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.241207T2000Z-241208T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is -2
  inches.

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>164-071630-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is -2
  inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-071630-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
327 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 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 
  Willowick OH.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
647 
WHUS71 KCLE 071430
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ147>149-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest
  winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 
  AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-166>169-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 Avon Point OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ143-144-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM 
  EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and 
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe 
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is -2 
  inches.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.241207T2000Z-241208T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and 
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe 
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is  -2 
  inches.

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>164-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall this afternoon and 
  evening and will hover at or below the critical mark for safe 
  navigation through Sunday morning. The critical mark is  -2 
  inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-072230-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
930 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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
246 
WHUS71 KCLE 072056
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ147>149-080500-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-166>169-080500-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142-080500-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall below the critical
  mark for safe navigation later this evening through much of
  Sunday morning. Water levels may briefly reach as low as 12
  inches below low water datum overnight into early Sunday
  morning. The critical mark is 2 inches below low water datum.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ143-144-080500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall below the critical
  mark for safe navigation later this evening through much of
  Sunday morning. Water levels may briefly reach as low as 12
  inches below low water datum overnight into early Sunday
  morning. The critical mark is 2 inches below low water datum.

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>164-080500-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will fall below the critical
  mark for safe navigation later this evening through much of
  Sunday morning. Water levels may briefly reach as low as 12
  inches below low water datum overnight into early Sunday
  morning. The critical mark is 2 inches below low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-080500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
356 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 
  Willowick OH.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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
334 
WHUS71 KCLE 080238
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
938 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ061-147>149-166>169-081045-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
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-
938 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-081045-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
938 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:24 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 4.1 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum.
  Fluctuating water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are
  expected to decrease to the critical mark or slightly below that
  value at times tonight, especially during the first several 
  hours of Sunday 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>164-081045-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
938 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:24 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 4.1 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum.
  Fluctuating water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are
  expected to decrease to the critical mark or slightly below that
  value at times tonight, especially during the first several
  hours of Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-081045-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
938 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 
  Willowick OH.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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
944 
WHUS71 KCLE 080830
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
330 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

LEZ061-147>149-166>169-081200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
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-
330 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Willowick OH to 
  Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-081500-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
330 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 3:30 AM EST Sunday, the water level
  at Toledo was 3.9 inches above low water datum. The critical
  mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum.
  Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critcal
  mark at times early this 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>164-081500-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
330 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 3:30 AM EST Sunday, the water level
  at Toledo was 3.9 inches above low water datum. The critical
  mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum.
  Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critcal
  mark at times early this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-081630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
330 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
178 
WHUS71 KCLE 081205
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

LEZ147>149-082015-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-166>169-081315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and waves will slowly diminish today. 

$$

LEZ142>144-081500-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots 
  and waves 1 to 3 feet.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 7:00 AM EST Sunday, the water level
  at Toledo was 8.3 inches above low water datum. The critical 
  mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. 
  Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critcal 
  mark at times early this 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>164-081500-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
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-
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 7:00 AM EST Sunday, the water level
  at Toledo was 8.3 inches above low water datum. The critical 
  mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. 
  Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critcal 
  mark at times early this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-082015-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-241208T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
705 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

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 Dec 7, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1255 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure builds eastward today. A weak low moves eastward
across the northern Great Lakes this afternoon into tonight with
a surface trough crossing the region tonight. A larger low
pressure system moves across the area on Monday followed by a
cold front on Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
10:00 PM Update:
We are finally beginning to see lake effect snow return to
northern Erie County after a several hour break. As a shortwave
moves east of the region into the overnight the low-level flow
is still expected to veer for a few hours over the lake,
pushing the band that's currently impacting western NY south
into Erie County and increasing shoreline convergence enough
along the far northeastern Ohio shoreline that some snow should
develop there as well overnight.

Still, the snow has been a bit slower to return to Erie County
than expected and has not yet shown signs of developing along
the Ohio lakeshore. Took a close look at the meteorological
set-up and made targeted/conservative changes to the forecast.
The overall assessment is that lake effect potential tonight is
a bit less impressive overall. While the band should sag into
Erie County and while convergence will increase along the
lakeshore as far west as Lake County, 1000-850mb mean RH is
currently less than 60%, which is rather dry. While low-level
RH is projected to increase overnight, inversion heights will
begin lowering as we get into some subsidence behind the trough
passage, to the point where forecast soundings and plan-view
model forecast outputs suggest the bulk of the moisture and lift
will be below the dendritic growth zone. In addition, the
boundary layer directional shear is on the high side for a
favorable lake-effect set-up. This all suggests that it will be
hard to see heavy snow accumulations across the area tonight.
Even when attempting to be conservative with forecast changes,
still ended up lowering amounts in northern Ashtabula County to
3" or less, with the greatest amounts near Conneaut. Amounts in
northern Erie County came down a bit too but are still higher,
generally in the 3 to 6 inch range in the northern half of the
county with a sharp drop-off to 1" or less along the Crawford
County line. Activity should shift offshore Saturday morning.

Given the continued downtrend in snow amounts in northern
Ashtabula County, canceled the warning early there. Will
maintain the warning for Erie County, as several inches of snow
is still possible. While rates won't be that impressive given
the negative factors described above, a long fetch and strong
shoreline convergence could support rates up to about 1" per
hour, assuming the band currently over western NY can push south
into northern Erie County tonight for a time.

Otherwise, raised low temperatures just a bit tonight given
winds staying up and fairly numerous clouds. Hourly temperatures
were running milder than the previous forecast. Also added some
low POPs from northeastern Ashtabula County into Northwest PA
for a few hours Saturday afternoon, as mid-level isentropic
lift may support some light synoptic snow with minimal to no
accumulation.

Previous Discussion:
High pressure and drier air continue to build over the region
tonight. Surface observations across northern Ohio and Northwest
Pennsylvania already show southwesterly winds areawide. This will
keep lingering lake effect snow confined to lakeshore sites across
Ashtabula County and Erie County PA. An upper level shortwave
will sink south across Lake Erie overnight tonight and supply an
additional push of moisture to allow for lake effect snow to
persist into daybreak Saturday. As such, have extended the end
time for the Lake Effect Snow Warning for Ashtabula County and
Erie County PA through 7 AM Saturday. An additional 3-6 inches
of snowfall along the lakeshore in Ashtabula County with up to
6-10 inches of additional snowfall is expected across Erie
County PA through Saturday morning. Given the placement of the
lake effect snow band and sharp QPF gradient, opted to cancel
the Lake Effect Snow Warning for Crawford County PA as any
additional snowfall will be light with minimal accumulation.

High pressure settles south of the forecast area by Saturday which
will bring a window of quiet weather and increasing temperatures.
One more chilly night tonight with lows dipping into the low 20s.
Afternoon highs on Saturday will rise into the mid to upper 30s with
low to mid 30s across the Snowbelt.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
A warming trend accompanied by some rain will be the story heading
into early next week. An upper level split flow pattern will develop
with upper level ridging building overhead on Sunday ahead of a
trough lifting out of the Four Corners Region. Southerly flow
returns with a warm front lifting north on Sunday night. As the
airmass moderates Sunday night, we will also see rain developing
along the front. Dewpoints climb above the freezing mark
and will remain there for about 48 hours. Above normal
temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday as low pressure
passes north of the Great Lakes Region placing our forecast area on
the warm side of the system. High temperatures Monday into Tuesday
will tend to be in the mid 40s in the snowbelt while portions of
northwest Ohio reach the low 50s. Have lowered highs slightly for
eastern areas during this time frame as the cold snow will still
have an impact. The warmth and moist conditions will lead to
extensive melting of the snowpack in the snowbelt region. Initially
the round of rain Sunday night into Monday will likely be
absorbed into the snowpack as the snowpack ripens and starts to
melt. Another lighter round of rain is possible Tuesday into Tuesday
night. The estimated water content within the deep snowpack is
roughly 2.0-4.0 inches with expected rain of a quarter inch to
three quarters inch. This is expected to occur over a two to three
day window. Conditions will certainly get soggy and we will be
monitoring for the potential for localized flooding. Residents can
help by clearing drains of snow so that water can get to appropriate
drainage system. Some minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage
areas is possible but we are glad that forecast rainfall amounts
are not higher.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The above mentioned low pressure system will pull a cold front east
across the area Tuesday night. Temperatures on Wednesday will
drop back into the 30s with a secondary push of colder air
arriving Wednesday night as a stronger trough dives south out
of Canada and swings across the Great Lakes Region. This leads to a
period of westerly flow on Lake Erie with temperatures cooling
enough to support lake effect snow. Will carry high pops along
the lakeshore and to a lesser extent across the remainder of the
snowbelt as accumulating snow looks possible Wednesday night into
Thursday. Will need to get a better handle on wind
direction and mesoscale parameters before having a
handle on accumulations. Temperatures will below normal on Thursday
but will start to warm by Friday as the trough shifts east across
New England.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Saturday THROUGH Wednesday/...
Lake effect snow continues in mainly Northwest Pennsylvania
through a good chunk of the morning hours, although with less
intensity than previously expected. Have only 4SM snow showers
at KERI with MVFR ceilings through the rest of the morning
before it dissipates.

Otherwise, expect VFR to prevail at all other TAF sites through
the TAF period with some mid-level clouds (as low as 4,000 to
6,000 feet) drifting through at times this morning and maybe
into the early afternoon hours.

Southwest winds will persist at 8-12 knots this morning. Winds
gradually strengthen this afternoon and tonight, peaking at
around 15-18 knots tonight with gusts up to ~25 knots. A strong
southwesterly low-level jet paired with a temperature inversion
will lead to low-level wind shear after 00Z this evening. Most
model guidance has varying winds speeds of around 50 to 60 knots
at 2kft.

Outlook...Periods of non-VFR are expected late Sunday night
through Tuesday as low pressure brings rain to the region. A
cold front will cross Tuesday night, potentially bringing some
rain showers and non-VFR with the front followed by lingering
lake effect snow in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania on
Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
A trough remains over the eastern Great Lakes while high pressure
builds over the Ohio Valley. This is maintaining a brisk westerly
wind of 15 to 25 knots for tonight. A Small Craft Advisory remains
in effect for the nearshore waters east of the Lake Erie Islands
through Sunday night. While there is not currently a Small Craft
Advisory west of the Islands, one will likely be needed again for
Saturday night. In addition, southwest to westerly winds increase to
near Gale Force on the eastern half of Lake Erie for Saturday night.
A Gale Watch has been issued from approximately Cleveland eastward
as an area of low pressure moves across the Upper Great Lakes. Waves
will remain elevated on the east half of the lake through Sunday as
winds start to decrease.

Southwest winds will continue early next week, but will veer to
northwesterly with the passage of a cold front on Tuesday Night.
This will likely result in another window of Small Craft conditions
as waves increase behind the front for the mid-week period.

Water levels are hovering near, but just above, the critical
mark for save navigation across the western basin this evening.
Water levels are expected to bounce around near to just above
the critical mark through Saturday. Will closely monitor that.
There is greater potential for water levels to fall below the
critical mark Saturday night as southwest winds pick up, and a
Low Water Advisory will likely be needed in future updates.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...Lake Effect Snow Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for
     PAZ001-002.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EST early this morning for
     LEZ143-144.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for LEZ145-146.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for
     LEZ147>149.
     Gale Watch from this afternoon through Sunday morning for
     LEZ147>149-166>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Iverson
NEAR TERM...Iverson/Sullivan
SHORT TERM...KEC
LONG TERM...KEC
AVIATION...Saunders
MARINE...KEC
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 6, 9:49 PM EST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
949 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

LEZ142>146-162>165-OHZ003-006>011-013-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-
080300-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick 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-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
Geauga-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-
Knox-
949 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-147>149-166>169-080300-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
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-
949 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is 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 Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ012-014-089-PAZ003-080300-
Lake-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Crawford-
949 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Temperatures will warm into the 40s from Sunday through Tuesday with
considerable melting of the snowpack expected. In addition, rainfall
totaling a half to three quarters of an inch is also expected from
Sunday night through Tuesday. Ground conditions will become soggy
and localized flooding of mainly low lying and poor drainage areas
are possible.

Residents should clear drains of snow so that water can
appropriately reach drainage systems. Stay tuned to updates for
conditions early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ001-002-080300-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
949 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.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.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

Temperatures will warm into the 40s from Sunday through Tuesday with
considerable melting of the snowpack expected. In addition, rainfall
totaling a half to three quarters of an inch is also expected from
Sunday night through Tuesday. Ground conditions will become soggy
and localized flooding of mainly low lying and poor drainage areas
are possible.

Residents should clear drains of snow so that water can
appropriately reach drainage systems. Stay tuned to updates for
conditions early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 6, 9:41 PM EST, 5 hours 46 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
941 PM EST Fri Dec 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 PM     Snow             5 SW Canadohta Lake     41.77N  79.91W
12/06/2024  M5.0 inch        Crawford           PA   Trained Spotter

            24-hour snowfall.

0800 PM     Snow             4 S Wesleyville         42.08N  80.01W
12/06/2024  M2.0 inch        Erie               PA   Trained Spotter

            12-hour snowfall.

0800 PM     Snow             2 W Burton              41.47N  81.18W
12/06/2024  M2.0 inch        Geauga             OH   Trained Spotter

            24-hour snowfall.

0900 PM     Snow             2 ESE Monroe Center     41.83N  80.53W
12/06/2024  M2.1 inch        Ashtabula          OH   Trained Spotter

            12-hour snowfall.

&&

Event Number CLE2401087
Event Number CLE2401088
Event Number CLE2401089
Event Number CLE2401090

JASZKA

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