Gale Warning 7, NWS Cleveland, OH

120 
WHUS71 KCLE 150213
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
913 PM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-151015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.240215T2000Z-240216T0600Z/
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-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-
913 PM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

652 
WHUS71 KCLE 150822
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
322 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-151630-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.240215T2000Z-240216T0600Z/
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-Willowick to Geneva-
on-the-Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
322 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-151630-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.240215T1400Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
322 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-151630-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.240215T1400Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
322 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

525 
WHUS71 KCLE 151506
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1006 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-152315-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.240215T2000Z-240216T0600Z/
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-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-
1006 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-152315-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1006 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-152315-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
1006 AM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

646 
WHUS71 KCLE 152052
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
352 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-160500-
/O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
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-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-
352 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-160500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
352 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-160500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
352 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

809 
WHUS71 KCLE 152345
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
645 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-160745-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
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-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-
645 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-160745-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.240215T2345Z-240216T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
645 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have caused water
  levels in western Lake Erie to drop to 3 inches below the
  critical mark for save navigation, or 11 inches above the low
  water datum. Levels will continue to drop to 6 inches below the
  critical mark, or 8 inches above low water datum tonight, before
  rising above the critical mark for safe navigation Friday
  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>164-160745-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.240215T2345Z-240216T1200Z/
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-
645 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have caused water
  levels in western Lake Erie to drop to 3 inches below the
  critical mark for save navigation, or 11 inches above the low
  water datum. Levels will continue to drop to 6 inches below the
  critical mark, or 8 inches above low water datum tonight, before
  rising above the critical mark for safe navigation Friday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-160745-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
645 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

639 
WHUS71 KCLE 160222
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
922 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-160900-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
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-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-
922 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-161030-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240216T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
922 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have caused water 
  levels in western Lake Erie to drop to 3 inches below the 
  critical mark for save navigation, or 11 inches above the low 
  water datum. Levels will continue to drop to 6 inches below 
  the critical mark, or 8 inches above low water datum tonight, 
  before rising above the critical mark for safe navigation 
  Friday 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>164-161030-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240216T1200Z/
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-
922 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds have caused water 
  levels in western Lake Erie to drop to 3 inches below the 
  critical mark for save navigation, or 11 inches above the low 
  water datum. Levels will continue to drop to 6 inches below 
  the critical mark, or 8 inches above low water datum tonight, 
  before rising above the critical mark for safe navigation 
  Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-161030-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
922 PM EST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

744 
WHUS71 KCLE 160904
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

LEZ147-161500-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Willowick to 
  Geneva-on-the-Lake OH.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-161715-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1800Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the- 
  Lake OH to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-167>169-161015-
/O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Northwest winds have diminished below gales and will continue to
diminish through this morning.

$$

LEZ142>144-161015-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240216T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

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

The water level at Toledo has risen above the critical mark for 
safe navigation. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots will with waves
of 1 to 3 feet will continue through early this morning.

$$

LEZ162>164-161015-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240216T1200Z/
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-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The water level at Toledo has risen above the critical mark for 
safe navigation.

$$

LEZ145-146-161500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-240216T1500Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
404 AM EST Fri Feb 16 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 PM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will depart to the east tonight allowing a fast
moving low pressure system and associated cold front to move
through the southern Great Lakes Thursday. High pressure will
briefly return Thursday night into Friday before another fast
moving low pressure system moves across the region late Friday
into Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
The stubborn stratus deck is finally clearing out of north central
and NE Ohio through NW PA as of 20Z, with visible satellite loops
showing mostly clear skies moving in. This is in response to
mid/upper shortwave ridging sliding into the Ohio Valley, with an
associated 1025 mb surface high centering near Lake Erie bringing
much drier air and subsidence. This will set up a quiet evening and
overnight period, although cloud cover will quickly increase again
from west to east the second half of the night as a compact
mid/upper shortwave and associated surface low move into the western
Great Lakes. Developing southerly flow and warm air advection ahead
of this system will cause low temperatures to be reached by about
06Z tonight (mid/upper 20s with a few low 20s in NW PA) before
temperatures begin to slowly rise the second half of the night.

The aforementioned shortwave will progress rapidly through the
southern Great Lakes Thursday with a 140-150 knot H3 jet streak
rounding its base. The left exit region of this jet will allow the
surface low to modestly deepen as it tracks from near Chicago
Thursday morning to New England by Thursday night where it will
reach at least 995 mb. The surface low will pass over or just north
of Lake Erie during the afternoon along its path, and its parent
mid/upper shortwave is quite compact. This pattern recognition and
climatology supports a period of gusty SW winds veering to westerly,
especially in NW Ohio, the central highlands, and along the
lakeshore. A 50-58 knot low-level jet will punch into northern Ohio
late Thursday morning into the afternoon in response to the
aforementioned H3 jet streak, with this jet veering from SW to W
with the cold frontal passage. This builds confidence in the pattern
recognition for gusty winds, so issued a Wind Advisory for most
areas along and west of I-71, as well as along the lakeshore east of
Cleveland through the lakeshore of Erie County, PA. The fly in the
ointment is the window of strong winds. NAM and RAP BUFKIT soundings
show a low-level inversion during the morning, likely due to light
precip in the warm air advection and isentropic ascent ahead of the
warm front. This will keep winds in check during the morning,
although some gusts over 30 knots are possible. As the cold front
moves through from west to east late Thursday morning through mid
afternoon, the forecast soundings suggest a period of much better
mixing into the 850 mb layer. This will tap into that aforementioned
low-level jet, so a relatively short period of Advisory level winds
is likely as this front moves through. The strongest gusts of 40-45
knots will likely occur between 16 and 20Z before diminishing rather
quickly as the dynamics shift east. Ended the advisory west of I-71
at 21Z, but ran it through 00Z along the lakeshore from Lake County
to Erie County, PA where westerly winds off the lake behind the
front will be slower to subside, and pattern recognition also
supports this.

Regarding other impacts with the system, the precip will be far less
impactful than the winds. As mentioned above, warm air advection and
isentropic ascent will push a band of light precip across the region
ahead of the warm front Thursday morning into early afternoon.
Thermal profiles suggest that this will start as a brief rain/snow
mix, especially in northern and eastern areas, before switching to
all rain. Drier air in the mid-levels will quickly filter in with
the trailing cold front Thursday afternoon, so expect precip to cut
off rather quickly. In fact, some areas may not see more than
sprinkles from the entire system, with maximum QPF only reaching a
couple of tenths in far NE Ohio and NW PA. This drier air advection
will help with the mixing and get the gusty winds going with the
cold frontal passage, so all in all, this will be a windy but fairly
dry system. Cold air advection and NW flow Thursday night with 850
mb temps dropping to -11 to -13 C will support multiple bands of
weak lake-effect snow showers in NE Ohio and NW PA, so kept slight
chance to chance PoPs through the night in these primary snowbelt
areas. Weak overall instability and dry air, combined with
increasing boundary layer shear ahead of shortwave ridging quickly
building eastward, will keep accumulations at a trace to up to 0.2
inches at most over the higher elevations of NE Ohio and NW PA.

Highs Thursday will warm into the mid/upper 40s, with lows Thursday
night dropping back into the mid/upper 20s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
A wintry period for the start of the weekend is expected as a deep
upper trough develops over eastern Canada and the northeast states.
A weak short wave will cross the Ohio valley on Friday and spread
light snow mainly across the southern counties near US Route 30.
Accumulations will be minimal. After the short wave departs to the
east, a rather cold westerly flow will develop as 850 mb
temperatures drop to the -12 to -16C range with the surface based
inversion height rising to 6000' to perhaps 10K feet height briefly
near ERI. So we can expect lake effect snow showers to develop and
move into the snowbelt from Cleveland east into NY state.
A plowable LES snowfall is possible.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Deep trough over the eastern Canada will relax during the period and
the upper flow will become more zonal. A rather strong clipper
system will move into the northern lakes on Sunday as it passes to
the north and east of the region.  A trailing cold front will cross
the area Sunday night with a push of polar air behind along with a
few lake induced snow showers. High pressure will build into the
region on Monday and shift east of the area on Tuesday. A weak
system/short wave will move across the area on Tuesday but mild
temperatures will keep precipitation as liquid. The region will
remain in a broad warm sector for Wednesday with generally dry
conditions expected and above normal temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z Wednesday THROUGH Monday/...
The stratus deck over NE Ohio and NW PA will slowly erode over
the next couple of hours as high pressure builds in, so have all
sites VFR by 20Z. Light NW winds this afternoon and evening will
become S to SE at 5-10 knots tonight with VFR conditions
continuing as the high drifts toward the east coast.

Unfortunately, the good flight conditions will be short lived
as a fast moving, potent low pressure system moves across the
southern Great Lakes Thursday. This system will spread light
rain showers across the region from west to east from mid
morning into the early afternoon, likely starting as a little
rain/snow mix at KCLE, KCAK, KYNG, and KERI. This will gradually
drop cigs and vis to low VFR or mid range MVFR which will
continue through after the TAF cycle. However, the biggest
impact will be gusty winds. As the trailing cold front moves
across the region from late morning through mid afternoon, winds
will veer to the SW and then W with a period of 15-25 knot
sustained speeds gusting to 30-40+ knots. The strongest gusts
are expected in NW and north central Ohio and along the
lakeshore, so KTOL, KFDY, KMFD, KCLE, and KERI will see the
biggest impacts. The time window of the strongest gusts will be
between 15 and 20Z when forecast soundings suggest the strongest
mixing into a 55 knot low-level jet at 850 mb.

Outlook...Non-VFR possible in light rain/snow showers Thursday
afternoon into Thursday night in NE Ohio and NW PA. Additional
non-VFR may be possible with scattered light lake effect snow
showers Friday into Saturday, mainly for the snowbelt areas
downwind of Lake Erie.

&&

.MARINE...
Light winds will prevail over Lake Erie tonight as High pressure
over the lake moves to the east and allows a southeasterly flow to
develop. Meanwhile low pressure over the Central Plains will develop
and move to near Chicago by morning.  The low will track just north
of Lake Erie on Thursday and off the New England coast on Friday.
Strong west winds will develop Thursday afternoon and persist into
Thursday night which will require a Gale warning from Willowick
(LEZ147 and LEZ167) and points east from Thursday afternoon until
after midnight near 06Z. Winds will diminish and veer to the
northwest by Friday morning. High pressure will gradually build into
the region on Saturday which will be followed by a clipper system on
Sunday. Southwest winds will increase Sunday ahead of a cold front
to 20-30 knots. A cold front will cross the lake Sunday night as
high pressure builds into the region on Monday.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday for OHZ003-
     006>011-017>020-027>030.
     Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday for OHZ012-089.
PA...Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday for PAZ001.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday for
     LEZ147>149-167>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Garuckas
NEAR TERM...Garuckas
SHORT TERM...LaPlante
LONG TERM...LaPlante
AVIATION...Garuckas
MARINE...LaPlante

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
405 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

LEZ145>147-165>167-OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-
PAZ001>003-150915-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Lucas-Wood-
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-
Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
405 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Gusty westerly winds up to 45 mph could be possible Thursday into
Thursday evening, especially for areas closer to the lakeshore of
Lake Erie.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-150915-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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-
405 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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.

LEZ142>144-162>164-150915-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
405 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong west to southwest winds over Lake Erie may cause water levels
to drop near the critical mark for safe navigation over the western
basin Thursday afternoon and evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.