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Gale Warning 8, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Feb 17, 2024, 3:38 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2024, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 17, 2024, 3:38 AM EST (08:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 18, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
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- NWS Cleveland, OH
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592 WHUS71 KCLE 170838 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 LEZ146>149-171645- /O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.240217T0838Z-240218T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ061-166>169-171645- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ165-171645- /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-171645- /O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.240217T0838Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162>164-171645- /O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ 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- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-171645- /O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.240217T0838Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 338 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
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258 WHUS71 KCLE 171442 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 LEZ146>149-180015- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240218T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ061-165>169-180015- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-180015- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. 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. && $$ LEZ162>164-180015- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-180015- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 942 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
007 WHUS71 KCLE 172032 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 LEZ146>149-180445- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240218T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ061-165>169-180445- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ 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- 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-180445- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162>164-180445- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ 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- 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below 8 inches above low water datum, which is the critical mark for safe navigation, late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-180445- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 332 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
095 WHUS71 KCLE 180257 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 LEZ146>149-181100- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240218T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ061-165>169-181100- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-181100- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below the critical mark for safe navigation, which is 8 inches above low water datum. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162>164-181100- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.240218T0600Z-240219T0000Z/ Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales in the eastern and central basins of Lake Erie will cause water levels in the western basin of the lake to decrease late tonight through Sunday. The water level at Toledo is expected to fall below the critical mark for safe navigation, which is 8 inches above low water datum. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-181100- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 957 PM EST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
865 WHUS71 KCLE 180832 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 332 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 LEZ061-146>149-165>169-181645- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on- the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 332 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-181645- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 332 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 3 AM EST, the water level at Toledo was about 5 inches below low water datum. This is 13 inches below the critical mark for safe navigation, which is 8 inches above low water datum. Water levels will slowly begin to rise this morning, but the water level at Toledo will likely remain below the critical mark for safe navigation until southwest gales in the central and eastern basins begin to diminish this afternoon or early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162>164-181645- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 332 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 3 AM EST, the water level at Toledo was about 5 inches below low water datum. This is 13 inches below the critical mark for safe navigation, which is 8 inches above low water datum. Water levels will slowly begin to rise this morning, but the water level at Toledo will likely remain below the critical mark for safe navigation until southwest gales in the central and eastern basins begin to diminish this afternoon or early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-181645- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 332 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
030 WHUS71 KCLE 181432 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 LEZ146>149-182245- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.240218T1432Z-240219T0300Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ165-181545- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED. $$ LEZ142>144-182245- /O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ162>164-181545- /O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ 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- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED. $$ LEZ061-166>169-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ145-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 932 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
475 WHUS71 KCLE 182022 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 322 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 LEZ061-166>169-190000- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 322 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-190000- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 322 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145-190300- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 322 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ146>149-190300- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 322 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
885 WHUS71 KCLE 182356 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 LEZ061-166>169-190100- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... Southwest winds have diminished below gales and will continue to diminish through this evening. $$ LEZ142>144-190100- /O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... Winds and waves will continue to subside this evening. $$ LEZ148-149-190800- /O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240219T0900Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the- Lake OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145-190300- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ146-147-190300- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240219T0300Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- 656 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 17, 1:36 AM EST, 2 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 1:36 AM EST, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
136 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure glides across the Lower Ohio Valley this evening,
followed by a cold front overnight tonight. High pressure builds
east into the region this weekend. Low pressure moves eastward
across Ontario and Quebec Saturday night into Sunday while
dragging a cold front across the Great Lakes region.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Main area of snow is ending from west to east. However as a
cold front moves southward some additional light snow is
possible. Any new accumulations away from the lake should be
under an inch. Still looks like some lake effect/lake
enhancement will impact NE OH into NW PA. More to come about
this overnight.
Previous Discussion...
Areas of light to moderate snow showers associated with low
pressure will gradually exit the extreme southern portions of
the forecast area through this evening. The parent low pressure
system will continue to glide east of the local area tonight as
high pressure ridging builds eastward from the central US. As
this system exits, northwesterly flow develops across Lake Erie
and is accompanied by a shortwave aloft. 850 mb temperatures
should remain cool enough, generally around -14C, through
Saturday to support lake effect snow across Northeast Ohio and
Northwest Pennsylvania. Currently have anywhere from 3 to 4
inches across portions of eastern Erie County, Pennsylvania
Saturday through Sunday morning. As the aforementioned ridge
continues to build into the region, winds over Lake Erie turn
southwesterly and will push any remaining LES north and east.
Overnight low temperatures below normal tonight and Saturday night
fall into the upper teens to lower 20s. High temperatures on
Saturday about 10 degrees below normal in the mid to upper 20s
areawide.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
An amplified mid/upper pattern will remain in place Sunday as
broad ridging persists over western North America, with a large
downstream trough over eastern North America and corresponding
mid-level vortex centered east of James Bay. This will keep a
seasonably cold cyclonic flow in place across the Great Lakes,
but temperatures will average a solid 10-13 degrees warmer than
Saturday in response to some warm air advection ahead of a
potent northern stream shortwave diving through the central
Great Lakes. The associated sub 995 mb surface low will track
from north of Lake Huron Sunday morning into northern New
England Sunday night while gradually filling as the parent
mid/upper shortwave starts to deamplify. This will drag a
weakening cold front southeastward across the region early
Sunday night. In terms of impacts, there will be very little
moisture return for this system to tap into, and this along with
the best synoptic support staying to our north will keep most
of the area dry Sunday and Sunday night. The main area to watch
is far NE Ohio and NW PA, mainly along the lakeshore. A WSW
boundary layer flow (240- 250 degrees) will drive a lake-effect
snow band into western NY during the day Sunday, largely
impacting the Buffalo area. Lake induced instability is not very
impressive since 850 mb temps will be warming to -8 to -10 C,
but well-aligned flow, decent moisture, and Omega as the
shortwave passes to the north will keep the band going in at
least a loosely organized form, so have slight chance PoPs for a
few wet snow showers near the lakeshores of Ashtabula and
northern Erie Counties. As the cold front pushes south Sunday
evening into early Sunday night, the band will push inland
through the primary snowbelt of NE Ohio and NW PA but should be
breaking up rather quickly as much drier air and subsidence move
in. Expanded chance PoPs for this Sunday evening and Sunday
night, but accumulations will only be a trace to half inch at
most.
Strong surface high pressure will center over the Upper Ohio Valley
and eastern Great Lakes Monday and Monday night as the northern
stream mid/upper trough over the Great Lakes starts to lift out.
This will support dry conditions with quite a bit of sunshine, as
well as moderating temperatures.
Highs Sunday will range from the mid to upper 30s, warming into the
upper 30s to mid 40s Monday. Lows Sunday night will fall into the
low to mid 20s, with mid to upper 20s Monday night.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
A big warm up is still on track for mid to late next week as
quasi- zonal, split flow returns by Tuesday and persists into
Thursday. These height rises and Pacific-based air advecting
across the region combined with broad southerly flow as the
surface high moves off the east coast will lead to high
temperatures warming into the upper 40s/low 50s Tuesday and
low/mid 50s Wednesday. Rain chances will gradually increase late
Wednesday and Thursday as the northern stream starts to become
dominant again leading to a developing trough over the Great
Lakes Thursday, which will push a cold front across the region.
Stuck with blended PoPs and temperatures Wednesday night and
Thursday given some timing uncertainty, but the theme will be
periods of rain showers and temperatures gradually cooling
through the 40s Thursday. There is still a signal for the
mid/upper trough to deepen across the Great Lakes Friday into
next weekend which would pull a piece of arctic air into the
region. This could potentially support a strong surface low
tracking somewhere between the Mid Atlantic and Great Lakes, but
guidance has many inconsistencies as expected 7 days out. For
now, kept highs in the 30s Friday with chance PoPs for rain/snow
showers.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z Saturday THROUGH Wednesday/...
A broad area of non-VFR conditions continue across the region as
a cold front exits and low ceilings and snow remain. Snow will
transition to a lake effect snow dominated processes and snow
will become focused to just NE OH and NW PA. In the meantime,
expect scattered snow showers across the entire area over the
next few hours before transitioning to lake effect. MVFR will be
favored ceiling-wise through Saturday and anything lower than
that will be because of visibility in snow. The surface ridge
will build in through the day and winds will back tonight to end
any lake effect in the airspace. Ceilings will scour out to
mostly clear. Winds will increase late in the TAF period and
gusts to 30 kt are possible.
Outlook...There is some low potential for non-VFR ceilings in NE
OH and NW PA Sunday.
&&
.MARINE...
Another period of high winds and waves is likely on the lake this
weekend. First, a cold front will drop across the lake late tonight
and Saturday morning generating NW winds increasing to 15-25 knots
Saturday morning, lingering through the afternoon. This will
generate 3-6 foot waves in the central and eastern basins, so issued
a Small Craft Advisory beginning at 12Z Saturday. The western basin
will be close, but winds and waves should stay just below criteria.
Winds will veer to the SW Saturday evening and Saturday night and
increase to over 30 knots, with 35 knot gales over the central and
eastern basins by late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. This is
in response to a potent shortwave and associated surface low diving
through the central Great Lakes Sunday. Issued a Gale Watch for the
central and eastern basins beginning at 06Z Sunday through 00Z
Monday, although winds will probably start to subside Sunday
afternoon. The western basin will need a high end Small Craft
Advisory Saturday evening through Sunday, but held off for now given
it being in the 3rd period for headlines. Winds will veer to the NW
and decrease quickly Sunday night behind the cold front as high
pressure builds across the Great Lakes.
Much quieter conditions are expected on the lake early to mid next
week with generally light and variable winds Monday turning light S
to SE Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure gradually slides to the
east coast.
&&
.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST
Sunday for LEZ145.
Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday
for LEZ146>149.
Gale Watch from late tonight through Sunday evening for
LEZ146>149-166>169.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Iverson/MM
NEAR TERM...Iverson/MM
SHORT TERM...Garuckas
LONG TERM...Garuckas
AVIATION...Sefcovic
MARINE...GaruckasHazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 11:42 PM EST, 3 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1142 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024 LEZ145-165-OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ003- 180445- Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm 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- 1142 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie, north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. LEZ061-146>149-166>169-180445- 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- 1142 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. There is the potential for gale force winds on Lake Erie, mainly east of the Lake Erie Islands on Saturday night into Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. PAZ001-002-180445- Northern Erie-Southern Erie- 1142 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Lake effect snow will develop overnight and persist into Saturday. Several inches of new snowfall are possible in Erie County, PA through Saturday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. LEZ142>144-162>164-180445- 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- 1142 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Water levels on Lake Erie are expected to drop below the critical mark for safe shipping overnight Saturday through mid morning Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 16, 9:40 PM EST, 5 hours 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
940 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0940 PM Snow 3 E Green Camp 40.53N 83.16W
02/16/2024 M2.6 inch Marion OH Public
2.6 inches of snow measured.
&&
dkLocal storm report, Feb 16, 10:23 PM EST, 5 hours 15 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1023 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0815 PM Snow 6 SSW Mount Vernon 40.31N 82.51W
02/16/2024 M7.5 inch Knox OH Public
7.5 inches of snow measured on a deck
railing.
&&
dkThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 3:38 AM EST | Low Water Advisory | CLE | 30 hr | |
| Feb 17, 9:49 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Geauga, Portage | 86 min |
| Feb 17, 9:57 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake | 12 hr |
| Feb 17, 10:38 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Geauga, Trumbull | 97 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.