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Gale Warning 17, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 11, 2024

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2024, 3:50 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2024, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2024, 3:50 AM EST (08:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2024, 3:26 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

407 
WHUS71 KCLE 110850
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

LEZ144-164-111700-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0011.241212T0300Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
350 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 
  4 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 345 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 21 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-111700-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0011.241212T0300Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
350 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-111700-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
350 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 345 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 21 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-111700-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
350 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 345 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 21 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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
6 follow-up statements
394 
WHUS71 KCLE 111501
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1001 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

LEZ144-164-112315-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1001 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 
  4 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 1000 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 17 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-112315-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
1001 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-112315-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
1001 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 1000 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 17 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-112315-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
1001 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 1000 AM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 17 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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
521 
WHUS71 KCLE 112028
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
328 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

LEZ144-164-120430-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
328 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 330 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-120430-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.241212T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
328 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-120430-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
328 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 330 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-120430-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.241211T2100Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
328 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 330 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark 
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong 
  west winds will develop this afternoon and cause water levels in
  the western basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels
  will fall as low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday 
  morning. Winds will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for
  water levels to return to normal.

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
142 
WHUS71 KCLE 120214
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
914 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

LEZ144-164-121015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
914 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 900 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop and cause water levels in the western 
  basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels will fall as
  low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday morning. Winds 
  will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for water levels 
  to return to normal.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-121015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
914 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-121015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
914 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 900 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop and cause water levels in the western 
  basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels will fall as
  low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday morning. Winds 
  will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for water levels 
  to return to normal.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-121015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
914 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 900 PM Wednesday, the water level at
  Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
  west winds will develop and cause water levels in the western 
  basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels will fall as
  low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday morning. Winds 
  will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for water levels 
  to return to normal.

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
733 
WHUS71 KCLE 120824
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
324 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

LEZ144-164-121630-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
324 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3:06 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 16.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Fluctuating
  water levels in the western basin will likely remain below the
  critical mark for safe navigation through this early afternoon
  before rebounding to above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as west-southwesterly to westerly winds ease over Lake
  Erie.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-121630-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
324 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 10 to 15 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-121630-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
324 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* 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...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3:06 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 16.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Fluctuating
  water levels in the western basin will likely remain below the
  critical mark for safe navigation through this early afternoon
  before rebounding to above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as west-southwesterly to westerly winds ease over Lake
  Erie.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-121630-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
324 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 3:06 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 16.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Fluctuating
  water levels in the western basin will likely remain below the
  critical mark for safe navigation through this early afternoon
  before rebounding to above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as west-southwesterly to westerly winds ease over Lake
  Erie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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http://www.weather.gov/cle
609 
WHUS71 KCLE 121434
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
934 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

LEZ144-164-122100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
934 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 22.7 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Water levels
  are expected to rise above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as winds gradually decrease.

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.

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-122100-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
934 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-122100-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
934 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

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

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 22.7 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Water levels
  are expected to rise above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as winds gradually decrease.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-122100-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
934 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
  was 22.7 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Water levels
  are expected to rise above the critical mark by this late
  afternoon as winds gradually decrease

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
546 
WHUS71 KCLE 122026
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

LEZ144-130300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241213T0300Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels have stabilized above the 
  critical mark and will continue to gradually rise tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ164-122130-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels have stabilized above the critical mark and will 
continue to gradually rise tonight.

$$

LEZ145-146-130430-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241213T0900Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels have stabilized above the 
  critical mark and will continue to gradually rise tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-130430-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241213T1500Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to decrease tonight
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-122130-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to decrease tonight into Friday morning.

$$

LEZ142-143-130300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241213T0300Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels have stabilized above the 
  critical mark and will continue to gradually rise tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ162-163-122130-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241212T2100Z/
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-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels have stabilized above the critical mark and will 
continue to gradually rise tonight.

$$

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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 11, 1:21 AM EST, 2 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 11, 1:21 AM EST, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
121 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure over the Ohio Valley will track northeast across Lake
Ontario overnight, pulling a strong cold front east across the area.
A secondary arctic front will move east across the area on Wedneday
night. High pressure will build into the Ohio Valley on Thursday
then expand across the eastern Great Lakes on Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
12:30 AM Update...
The main challenge the next few hours continues to be fog. Erie
and Meadville, PA are still reporting 1/2 to 1/4 mile
visibilities, and this is likely to be problematic much of the
night until the cold front crosses far NE Ohio and NW PA in the
10-12Z timeframe. Will keep the Dense Fog Advisory through 12Z
for Ashtabula, Erie, and Crawford Counties, but will monitor
observations throughout the night.

930 PM EST Update...
Showers have largely exited the area, but a few light showers
may persist across NW PA through the overnight. Otherwise,
generally expect dry weather in most locations tonight before a
line of rain/snow showers move into the area with the cold front after
about 09Z/4 AM. Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect for
Ashtabula and Erie/Crawford (PA) counties until Midnight.
However, latest forecast soundings and gridded visibility
guidance suggests that dense fog may persist through the
overnight in this area so an extension may be needed.

No changes have been made to the lake effect snow headlines and
will continue to assess the snowfall forecast for far NE OH
(specifically northern Ashtabula County) as more 00Z guidance
trickles in tonight.

Previous Discussion...
Warm and moist conditions are in place to start the near term
as low pressure tracks northeast from the Ohio Valley across the
eastern Great Lakes tonight. Temperatures are near 50 degrees
this afternoon towards Toledo and in the southeast towards Akron
and Youngstown. Rain continues to stream north across the area
as isentropic ascent continues but will decrease by midnight as
a cold front and mid- level dry slot wrap into the system.
Before this occurs, we are seeing reduced visibilites across
the central and eastern portions of the area along with locally
dense fog near the lakeshore. In addition a Dense Fog Advisory
has been issued for Ashtabula, Erie, and Crawford Counties where
the cold ground may enhance the fog until midnight. Later
tonight the increasing westerly flow is likely to help
visibilities improve. Temperatures will fall into the 30s by
morning.

On Wednesday, another wave of low pressure develops just east of the
Appalachians ahead of a deep upper level trough curling north
from the Gulf Coast. Precipitation develops across the eastern
half of the area as surface low pressure tracks north into
Pennsylvania while the trough becoming negatively tilted aloft.
This places the area under favorable upper divergence in the
entrance region of 170 knot jet aloft. Eastern areas may see
precipitation start as rain before transitioning to snow as it
takes some time for the wet bulb to come down. In general the
trend has been towards slightly cooler temperatures through the
day on Wednesday as cold advection continues. Accumulations are
expected to be an inch or less through the daytime hours with a
moist ground. As the sun sets we expect to see accumulations
increase in Northwest Pennsylvania before the transition to lake
effect snow occurs.

Lake effect snows will develop as the airmass cools on Wednesday
evening with a prevailing westerly flow in the 925-700mb layer,
over 500 J/kg of laked induced CAPE, and equilibrium levels in
the 12-14K range. Snow is forecast to primarily be focused
across the northern half of Erie County Pennsylvania to start
the event where rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are
possible. This is not expected to be as long of a duration event
as events over the last couple weeks have been as the flow
becomes more southwesterly across Lake Erie by Thursday morning.
However, it does seem the window is present beginning at 4 PM
and continuing for at least 12 hours where heavy snows are
possible. For this reason, Erie County Pennsylvania has been
upgraded to a Lake Effect Snow Warning. Some uncertainty remains
in the placement of the bands and if Ashtabula will need a
warning or if an Advisory might be better suited. See the short
term discussion for more information on the Thursday forecast.

Elsewhere an arctic cold front wraps west to east across the area
during the 00Z-06Z time frame. Increased pops on Wednesday evening
with some snow squalls and reduced visibilities along this boundary
with westerly winds gusting between 30-40 mph. Accumulations will be
limited to an inch or less but could create a quick coating and
slick conditions in some locations.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Lake effect snow will be ongoing across NW PA and far NE OH
throughout Thursday. Models have shown good convergence across the
eastern shoreline of Lake Erie and developing a lake aggregate
trough. A discrepancy among the models are where the convergence will
be at along the shoreline. The GFS has it further inland, whereas
the Canadian models have it just off shore. There will still be very
cold air at 850 mb with temperatures of -16 to -18 C over the lake,
which is still fairly warm at 4 to 5 C leading to good lake induced
instability. Mid-level RH starts to lack as well through Thursday as
much drier air starts to move in from the southwest. Another factor
in where the snow will fall is the wind direction. At this point in
the forecast, the winds have started to back to the west-southwest,
so the main flow and snowbands will be located just off-shore of the
OH shoreline and clipping the northeastern shorline of Erie Co.,
PA. So we've continued the trend of sliming down the southern
extent of the snow band and lower totals a touch with the coast
of Erie Co. seeing 3-5 inches and the inland portion seeing 1-3
inches from 12Z Thursday onward. By Thursday night into Friday
morning, the flow will start to shift to more westerly for a
short period of time as high pressure builds in the Tennessee
Valley. Once the high builds more to the northeast on Friday,
the 925 mb ridge axis will shift with it and flow will shift to
the southwest and cut off the lake effect. Winds will be strong
Thursday morning with 15-20 mph sustained and gusting upwards of
30-35 mph, and stronger closer to Lake Erie. Winds chills will
be in the single digits and approaching zero for everyone across
the region with those in the western half of the CWA being
below zero. Winds will subside slowly throughout the day on
Thursday and becoming calm on Friday.

Friday as the high pressure builds in, flow will become southerly
and drier. Temperatures will start to warm back to normal to start
the weekend.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
An upper level trough will start to deepen over the Great Plains on
Saturday supporting a surface low pressure system across the Mid-
Mississippi Valley. This system, along with the southerly flow
bringing moisture northward, will lead to rain chances increasing on
throughout the day Saturday. Models have trended slower in bringing
the moisture northward and the system as a whole, so opted to slow
the precipitation down from the previous forecast. With the slower
trend, PoPs will linger longer on Sunday. After the low weakens, and
the trough pushes off to the northeast, a ridge will build into the
region to start the week. There will be another chance for
precipitation Monday into Tuesday as a cold front moves through the
region. Temperatures will be around normal through the weekend and
to start the week with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low
30s.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Wednesday THROUGH Sunday/...
Relatively poor flight conditions will continue through this
morning with widespread MVFR to IFR conditions, including in and
out fog in NE Ohio and NW PA. The fog is mainly affecting KERI,
but kept MVFR visibilities at KYNG and KCAK at times. A cold
front will sweep across the region in the 08-12Z timeframe this
morning, and that will bring a band of rain showers changing to
snow showers from west to east, with additional MVFR to IFR cigs
and vis. Behind the cold front, drier air will gradually improve
cigs to MVFR later this morning through the afternoon, with
even VFR at KTOL and KFDY by tonight. However, MVFR will persist
farther east as lingering scattered snow showers transitions to
lake-effect snow by this evening. The lake-effect snow will
mainly affect KERI this evening through tonight, but kept
PROB30s through early tonight at KCLE for occasional snow
showers to clip the terminal. The snow could be heavy at times
at KERI through early tonight before the band starts to lift
northward, and this will bring very poor visibility.

Winds will turn WNW this morning at 5-10 knots before increasing
to 15-25 knots with occasional gusts of 25-30 knots this
afternoon and evening. The strongest gusts will be near the
lakeshore. Winds will gradually subside tonight while backing to
SW.

Outlook...Non-VFR expected in periodic lake effect snow at ERI
through Thursday and possibly into Friday. Additional non-VFR
possible in rain showers Saturday night into Sunday.

&&

.MARINE...
Low pressure slowly continues to move eastward away the Great Lakes
throughout the day today. For the remainder of the day, the winds
will be light and variable across Lake Erie. On Wednesday, a second
low pressure system will develop with a passing cold front that will
start to increase westerly flow in the morning, with winds reaching
25-30 kts by Wednesday evening. By early Thursday morning, winds
will reach Gales for the central and eastern basins of Lake Erie.
Currently a Gale Watch is in effect from 03Z to 21Z Thursday. There
will be strong cold air advection with the winds, and will present
low water issues west of the Islands for a short period of time
starting Wednesday night through Thursday morning. High pressure
will start to build into the region on Thursday and winds will
subside from west to east across the lake. Predominant flow will
shift out of the south starting on Friday with winds 10-15 kts and
continue through the weekend.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Dense Fog Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for OHZ014-089.
     Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through Thursday
     afternoon for OHZ089.
PA...Dense Fog Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for PAZ001>003.
     Lake Effect Snow Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST
     Thursday for PAZ001-002.
MARINE...Gale Watch from this evening through Thursday afternoon for
     LEZ144>149-164>169.
     Dense Fog Advisory until 1 AM EST early this morning for
     LEZ146>149-166>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KEC
NEAR TERM...KEC/Garuckas/Maines
SHORT TERM...Campbell/Kennedy
LONG TERM...Campbell/Kennedy
AVIATION...Garuckas
MARINE...Campbell/Kennedy
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 10, 11:46 PM EST, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

OHZ003-006>011-013-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-120500-
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-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ145-165-120500-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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.

LEZ061-146>149-166>169-120500-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Avon Point to Willowick OH-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-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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.

PAZ003-120500-
Crawford-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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.

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ014-120500-
Ashtabula Inland-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.

Lake effect snow is expected Wednesday evening through early Friday.
Accumulating snow is likely in northern portions of the primary
snowbelt region. Confidence in the placement of highest
accumulations and resulting impacts remains low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ012-120500-
Lake-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Lake effect snow is expected Wednesday evening through early Friday.
Accumulating snow is likely in northern portions of the primary
snowbelt region. Confidence in the placement of highest
accumulations and resulting impacts remains low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ089-120500-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.
   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ001-002-120500-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

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.

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Dense Fog Advisory.
   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ144-164-120500-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Gale Watch.

Water levels could fall below the critical mark for safe navigation
Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. The critical mark is 2 inches
below low water datum.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ142-143-162-163-120500-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands 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-
1146 PM EST Tue Dec 10 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Water levels could fall below the critical mark for safe navigation
Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. The critical mark is 2 inches
below low water datum.

.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
Dec 11, 3:50 AM ESTLow Water AdvisoryCLE36 hr
Dec 11, 3:50 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE54 hr
Dec 11, 3:54 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCLEAshtabula, Geauga, Lake51 hr

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Gale Warnings in Ohio, 2024Every gale warning in 2024

Sources

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