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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Cleveland, OH

January 27, 2024

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this small craft advisory at Jan 27, 2024, 4:08 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2024, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 27, 2024, 4:08 AM EST (09:08 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 28, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 29, 2024, 3:50 AM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

246 
WHUS71 KCLE 270908
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
408 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

LEZ144-145-147-148-271715-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240127T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0300Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
408 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to one nautical mile or less. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to 
  Avon Point OH, and the nearshore waters of Lake Erie from 
  Willowick to Conneaut OH.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ146-271715-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240127T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0600Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
408 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to one nautical mile or less. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 
  AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ149-271715-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240127T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T1200Z-240129T0000Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
408 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to one nautical mile or less. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ061-142-143-162>169-271600-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240127T1600Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
408 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one nautical mile 
  or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
8 follow-up statements
408 
WHUS71 KCLE 271528
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1028 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

LEZ144-145-147-148-272330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0300Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
1028 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 
  7 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to 
  Avon Point OH, and the nearshore waters of Lake Erie from 
  Willowick to Conneaut OH.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ146-272330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0600Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
1028 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 
  AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ149-272330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T1200Z-240129T0000Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1028 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 
  5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ061-142-143-162>169-272330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
1028 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter 
  nautical mile or less.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to 
  The Islands OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee 
  Bay OH to Buffalo NY.

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

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
237 
WHUS71 KCLE 272045
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
345 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

LEZ142-280445-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
345 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ143-280445-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0600Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
345 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ144>149-280445-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0600Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
345 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 
  8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 4 
  AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LEZ061-162>169-280300-
/O.CON.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
345 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter 
  nautical mile or less.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
758 
WHUS71 KCLE 280252
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
952 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

LEZ144>149-281100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0600Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
952 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-281100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0900Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
952 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ143-281100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.240128T0600Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
952 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-162>169-280400-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240128T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
952 PM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Visibilities should improve as winds increase tonight.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
790 
WHUS71 KCLE 280901
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
401 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

LEZ144>149-281715-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
401 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-281715-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
401 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

&&

$$

LEZ143-281715-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
401 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
725 
WHUS71 KCLE 281431
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
931 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

LEZ144>149-282245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
931 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-282245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
931 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves of 3 to 5 feet in ice
  free areas.

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

&&

$$

LEZ143-282245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
931 AM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves of 3 to 5 feet in ice
  free areas.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
889 
WHUS71 KCLE 282055
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
355 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

LEZ144>149-290500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
355 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-290000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
355 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves in ice free areas 2 to
  5 feet.

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

&&

$$

LEZ143-290000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
355 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves in ice free areas 2 to
  5 feet.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
183 
WHUS71 KCLE 282352
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
652 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

LEZ142-290100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
652 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves are decreasing across the western basin of Lake
Erie.

$$

LEZ143-290100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
652 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves are decreasing across the western basin of Lake
Erie.

$$

LEZ144>149-290800-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
652 PM EST Sun Jan 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
456 
WHUS71 KCLE 290850
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2024

LEZ144>149-291000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240129T0900Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-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-
350 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions are no longer hazardous to small craft operators. 

$$

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 small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Jan 27, 1:32 AM EST, 2 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 27, 1:32 AM EST, 2 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
132 AM EST Sat Jan 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will continue to build over the area through
Saturday before a low pressure moves northeast from the Gulf
Coast, impacting the area Saturday night into Sunday. A surface
trough will linger on Monday before another system impacts the
area on Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
1:15 AM EST Update...
Based on trends in observations, including webcam imagery, and
the expectation of continued downward expansion of the stratus
deck amidst limited nocturnal cooling through daybreak this
morning, a strong subsidence inversion, abundant moisture
trapped below the inversion, and very weak or calm surface winds
in our CWA, decided to expand the Dense Fog Advisory to have it
encompass most of northern OH and all of NW PA. The advisory is
in effect until 11 AM EST this morning for all pertinent marine
and land zones. Will continue to monitor trends in obs and model
guidance for potential further expansion of the advisory.

Previous Discussion...
This afternoon, a cold front drift east of the area, allowing
for an uptick in winds from the west briefly. Although a high
pressure system has begun to build over the area and has brought
drier conditions aloft, the airmass near the surface remains
quite moist. This low level moisture coupled with winds
continuing to weaken to light and variable tonight will result
in widespread fog again. Highest confidence in dense fog
occurring is west of I71 where winds have already weakened and
temperatures are a bit cooler and closer to saturation. As a
result, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued from 7PM tonight
through 11 AM Saturday. There remains a potential for this
advisory to be extended further eastward, but with lower
confidence opted to not do that with this update. Overnight lows
will be in the mid to upper 30s.

On Saturday, a deepening upper level trough across the central
US will continue to strengthen a surface low near the Gulf
Coast. This low will track northeast towards the area on
Saturday, introducing the potential for showers near 7PM
Saturday, especially along the southern tier of counties. These
showers will continue to push north, becoming widespread
Saturday night. Prior to the shower development on Saturday,
there will remain a potential for fog to linger across portions
of the area. Highs on Saturday will reach into the low 40s.

Parts of this forecast remain a bit tricky, especially when it
comes to precip type and timing of the change from rain to snow
Saturday night. A strong area of upper level divergence will
occur over the area north of the surface low allowing for
a good source of lift. At the surface, winds will become
sustained from the northeast, allowing for colder air to push
across Lake Erie and into northern Ohio. This colder air will
interact with the precipitation max to likely result in a
rain/snow mix after midnight on Saturday. It is important to
note that during this transition, some model soundings, such as
the NAM, suggest the potential for a brief period of freezing
rain around midnight, especially across NW OH. Confidence in
this is low, so opted to not mention it in the forecast, but
will warrant further watching in the coming updates. Overall
impacts through Saturday night will remain minimal with little
to no accumulation of snow and rainfall totals of 0.25-0.5". The
highest rainfall totals will be across the eastern counties and
may result in additional flooding along rivers. Saturday night
lows will fall into the mid 30s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
A slightly stronger storm system will be tracking through the Upper
Ohio Valley region on Sunday. Both the surface low and 850mb low
will be tracking northeastward near the Ohio River Sunday morning.
This storm track would be favorable for decent snowstorm for our
area if we had colder air for this system to work with. The setup
for this particular situation will be more marginal. There will be
limited cold air trying to work in on the northwest side of this
storm system on Sunday with 850mb temps just slightly below 0C.
Surface temperatures will generally be in the middle to upper 30s
while the moderate to heavier precip is falling on the northwest
side of this storm system. We are expecting a rain/snow mix changing
over to snow throughout the day Sunday. With temperatures staying
above freezing during the day, it will be hard to have much snowfall
accumulations. Snowfall rates will have to be high to get
accumulations on elevated objects and grassy surfaces.

As we head into Sunday night, we do finally see some colder air
moving in with 850mb temps falling to around -8C and surface temps
near or just slight below freezing. We expect some scattered light
lake effect snow showers to develop Sunday night into early Monday.
Some minor snowfall accumulations may be possible of trace to 1 inch
across much of northern Ohio and NWPA. 1 to 2 inches could be
possible in the favored snowbelt areas. Lake effect snow showers
will wrap up later on Monday and it will remain chilly in the 30s
for highs. Weak high pressure will move in Monday night with temps
in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Another fast moving upper level trough will dig down through the
Great Lakes Region late Tuesday bringing another round of light
precipitation. Again temperatures both aloft and at the surface will
be marginal for wintry weather. We may start out with a little
rain/snow mix but change over to more light rain as this weather
system moves through Tuesday through Wednesday. Another upper level
trough may also swing through the Great Lakes region towards the end
of the week with another chance of light precipitation in the form of
light rain/snow. Temperatures will be near or slight above average
for much of next week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Saturday THROUGH Wednesday/...
Widespread low clouds and associated IFR to LIFR ceilings are
expected through 06Z/Sun. Subtle disturbances embedded in W'erly
flow aloft impact our region through ~12Z/Sat. Thereafter, a
ridge aloft builds from the Lower OH Valley and vicinity through
00Z/Sun. At the surface, a weak ridge and associated light and
variable surface winds impact our region through 00Z/Sun as the
ridge builds from the north-central U.S. and eventually crests
over our region. Periods of very light drizzle are possible
through 00Z/Sun. In addition, widespread mist and fog with
visibility in the MVFR to LIFR range are expected through
~16Z/Sat. Thereafter, limited diurnal convective mixing of the
boundary layer should erode lingering mist and fog by the early
afternoon hours of Saturday.

Between 00Z and 06Z/Sun, the ridge at the surface and aloft
exits E'ward as a trough aloft approaches from the Upper/Mid MS
Valley and the attendant surface low deepens/moves NE'ward from
near central TN toward the Upper OH Valley. The interaction
between the departing ridge and deepening low will allow our
regional surface winds to become NE'erly around 5 to 15 knots.
Widespread light to moderate rain associated with the low
pressure system should overspread our region generally from
south to north between 00Z and 06Z/Sun. Visibility should be in
the VFR to MVFR range with this precip.

Outlook.. Periods of rain and/or snow showers with non-VFR are
forecast Sunday through Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
The fog over the lake will continue through tonight into Saturday
morning. Fog visibilities will fluctuate around 1 nautical
mile. We have extended the fog headlines for much of Lake Erie
through 16z Saturday.

Winds will become from the west around 5-8 knots tonight before
becoming from the north and northeast at 5-10 knots by late
Saturday. North to northwest winds will increase to 15-25 knots
Saturday night into Sunday as a low pressure system tracks along the
Ohio River. This will build waves to 3 to 6 feet. Small Craft
headlines are likely needed at that time. North winds will gradually
decrease Sunday, becoming northwest at 5 to 10 knots Sunday night
and Monday. Southwest winds at 10 to 15 knots are expected by Monday
night and Tuesday.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for OHZ003-
     006>014-017>022-027>031-036-089.
PA...Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for PAZ001>003.
MARINE...Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for LEZ142>149-
     162>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Campbell
NEAR TERM...Campbell/Jaszka
SHORT TERM...Griffin
LONG TERM...Griffin
AVIATION...Jaszka
MARINE...Griffin
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 26, 9:25 PM EST, 6 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
925 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2024

OHZ013-020>023-029>033-037-038-047-PAZ002-003-280230-
Geauga-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Southern Erie-Crawford-
925 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Areas of dense fog may develop tonight.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-280230-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
925 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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.

Above-normal temperatures and breezy winds are expected through this
weekend, which will lead to continued weakening and movement of the
ice on the western basin of Lake Erie. The ice is unstable and
people are advised to stay off the ice.

.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.

   Dense Fog Advisory.

Above-normal temperatures and breezy winds are expected through this
weekend, which will lead to continued weakening and movement of the
ice on the western basin of Lake Erie. The ice is unstable and
people are advised to stay off the ice.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ003-006>012-014-017>019-027-028-036-089-PAZ001-280230-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-Marion-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
925 PM EST Fri Jan 26 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.