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Gale Warning 13, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 9, 2025

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Dec 9, 2025, 1:47 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2025, 1:47 AM EST (06:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2025, 6:56 PM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

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178 
WHUS71 KCLE 090647
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

LEZ144>149-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0011.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.
  For the Gale Warning, southwest Gales to 35 knots with gusts up
  to 40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 
  4 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM 
  EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ143-091500-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected.
  For the Gale Warning, southwest Gales to 35 knots with gusts up
  to 45 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 
  4 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM 
  EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-164>169-091500-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0011.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 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-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest Gales to 35 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45
  knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ163-091500-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest Gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
147 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed. 

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
7 follow-up statements
298 
WHUS71 KCLE 091407
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
907 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

LEZ143>149-092215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-
907 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 
  40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the 
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-163>169-092215-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline 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-
907 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-092215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
907 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop near or below the 
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin 
  of Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory will likely be 
  needed.

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
586 
WHUS71 KCLE 091955
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
255 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

LEZ143>149-100400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-
255 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest 
  winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 
  11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop to values near the 
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin of
  Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-163>169-100400-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline 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-
255 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop to values near the 
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin of
  Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-100400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
255 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will drop to values near the 
  critical mark for safe marine navigation in the western basin of
  Lake Erie on Wednesday. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

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
872 
WHUS71 KCLE 100253
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
953 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

LEZ143>149-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-
953 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 
  40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-163>169-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline 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-
953 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach OH to 
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-101200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
953 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

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
157 
WHUS71 KCLE 100753
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
253 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

LEZ143>149-101600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-
253 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40
  knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-163>169-101600-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline 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-
253 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...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 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-101600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
253 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels should drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  Wednesday morning into the early afternoon due to a seiche. The
  critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water
  datum. A Low Water Advisory may be needed.

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
642 
WHUS71 KCLE 101349
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
849 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

LEZ061-143>149-163>169-102200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
849 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...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 9 to 14 feet.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels could drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  this morning into the early afternoon. The critical mark for
  safe navigation at Toledo is 8 inches below low water datum. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-102200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
849 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the western basin of Lake Erie, water
  levels could drop to near 6 inches below low water datum late
  this morning into the early afternoon. The critical mark for
  safe navigation at Toledo is 8 inches below low water datum.

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
219 
WHUS71 KCLE 101956
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
256 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

LEZ061-143>149-163>169-110000-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
256 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet.

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

&&

$$

LEZ142-110400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
256 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
260 
WHUS71 KCLE 102356
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

LEZ143-110800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0076.251210T2356Z-251211T1000Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ144-145-110800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0076.251210T2356Z-251212T0300Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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>149-110800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0076.251210T2356Z-251212T0900Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest 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 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-163>169-110100-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline 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-
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots remain possible across Lake
Erie allowing for the Gale Warning to expire. A Small Craft
Advisory is now in place across the nearshore areas. 

$$

LEZ142-110800-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-251211T1000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
656 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* 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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 1:03 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCLEAshtabula, Geauga3 days
Dec 9, 8:25 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCLELucas, Sandusky, Wood65 min

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