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Gale Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 15, 2025

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Apr 15, 2025, 3:55 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 15, 2025, 3:55 AM EDT (07:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2025, 6:29 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

The text

As transmitted.

269 
WHUS71 KCLE 150755
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

LEZ142>144-151600-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250415T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.250415T1200Z-250416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots
  and waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 
  PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-151600-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250415T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.250415T1200Z-250416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots
  and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 11 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 
  PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-151600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.250415T1200Z-250416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ165>167-151600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.250415T1200Z-250416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  waves 7 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva- 
  on-the-Lake OH.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-151600-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250417T0000Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
355 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
  waves 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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

Sullivan
3 follow-up statements
451 
WHUS71 KCLE 151303
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

LEZ142>144-152115-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250415T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots 
  and waves 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 
  30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-152115-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250415T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots 
  and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 
  30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-152115-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ165>167-152115-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.250415T1400Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva- 
  on-the-Lake OH.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-152115-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250417T0000Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
903 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Geneva-on-the- 
  Lake OH to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
529 
WHUS71 KCLE 151808
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
208 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

LEZ142>144-162>164-160200-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.250415T1808Z-250416T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
208 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Gale Warning, 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 Maumee Bay to 
  Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay 
  to Vermilion OH.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The water level as of 2 PM is 10.4 inches
  above low water datum, which is just below the critical mark for
  safe navigation, or 11 inches above low water datum. The water
  level will continue to remain below or near the critical mark
  through the next few hours before rising this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-165>167-160200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
208 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 Vermilion to 
  Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from 
  Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-160215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250417T0000Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
208 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
702 
WHUS71 KCLE 152229
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

LEZ144-160630-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0020.250415T2229Z-250416T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250416T0000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 20
  to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 6:12 PM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 12.4 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 11 inches above low water datum. The water
  level will likely fluctuate as winds continue to ease over Lake
  Erie. The water level may fall back to or below the critical 
  mark at times through this early 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142-143-160630-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0020.250415T2229Z-250416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250416T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 6:12 PM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 12.4 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 11 inches above low water datum. The water
  level will likely fluctuate as winds continue to ease over Lake
  Erie. The water level may fall back to or below the critical 
  mark at times through this early 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>164-160000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250416T0000Z/
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-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 6:12 PM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 12.4 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 11 inches above low water datum. The water
  level will likely fluctuate as winds continue to ease over Lake
  Erie. The water level may fall back to or below the critical 
  mark at times through this early evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147-160630-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0020.250415T2229Z-250417T0000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-160630-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0020.250415T2229Z-250416T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>167-152330-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250416T0200Z/
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-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gale-force winds have ended.

$$

LEZ148-149-160630-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250417T0000Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
629 PM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 Apr 15, 2:14 AM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 15, 2:14 AM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
214 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will move east across southern Ontario and Quebec
tonight through Tuesday, pushing a cold front across the region
through this evening. A series of troughs will cross the area on
Tuesday. High pressure will build east across the region
Wednesday and Thursday before the next low pressure system crosses
the Great Lakes Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Cold front has moved southeast of the region with little if any
precipitation as low instability and some CIN help to inhibit
UVM.  KCLE radar shows a few weak returns over I-71 eastward
but with lowering surface dewpoints, little if any precipitation
will make it to the surface over the next few hours. Have
lowered the POPS for tonight and somewhat for tomorrow to be
more consistent with neighboring CWAs. Current min temperature
forecast seems reasonable.

Previous discussion... Cold front is progressing east across
the area and showers are present on radar, but the lower levels
are currently too dry for anything to reach the surface. Will
need to see significant moistening for anything to reach the
surface. Moisture will likely increase in the eastern half of
the area as the front progresses east later this afternoon into
this evening, but forecast soundings still indicate quite a bit
of dry air and a somewhat strong cap through this evening. Have
scaled PoPs down further and cap at chance (30 to 50 percent)
from Knox County, OH to Erie County, PA and locations southeast
between about 4 PM and 8 PM. At this point, it looks like any
convection would develop right along the southeastern border of
the CWA before quickly exiting to the southeast or develop to
the southeast of the area. In fact, it's quite possible that the
CWA doesn't experience any precipitation at all. Despite the
significant amount of dry air and lack of instability, the wind
field still supports potential for gusty winds and perhaps some
hail if any convection manages to develop. To make a long story
short, the best severe weather risk will lie to the southeast of
the local area.

Dry weather is expected overnight, but it will be quite breezy,
chilly, and rainy on Tuesday. A vertically-stacked low will
meander across southern Ontario and into Quebec Tuesday morning
into the afternoon with a series of upper trough axes crossing
the CWA Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. Lake-enhanced
rain showers will develop Tuesday morning with the highest PoPs
across the snowbelt region of NE OH/NW PA. However, there will
be enough moisture/lift to warrant at least a chance of showers
areawide Tuesday morning and afternoon. Strong westerly winds
are expected during the day Tuesday with gusts to 30 to 40 mph
likely areawide. Isolated gusts to 45 mph are possible, mainly
west of I-77 and along the lakeshore in NE OH/NW PA.

Most of the precip should focus into the snowbelt for Tuesday
night and cold air advection will result in a transition to
snow. Snowfall rates may be efficient across interior NW PA and
the lack the high April sun could allow a few inches of snow to
accumulate in the far eastern fringes of Erie and Crawford
counties overnight. The current forecast has a swath of 2 to 4
inches in this area, although there's some potential for locally
higher amounts.

Tonight's lows will be in the lower 40s. Temperatures won't
increase much on Tuesday and expect highs in the 40s with temps
decreasing in the afternoon. Tuesday night's lows will be in the
low to mid 30s with upper 20s possible in the higher elevations
of interior NW PA.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Very end of the lake effect snow showers as high pressure builds
into the Great Lakes, forcing the exit of the low level moisture
over the northeastern zones. Minimal additional accumulations at
this point fighting sun angle and mid to upper 30s temperatures.
High pressure through Thursday with airmass modification through
clearing and ridging aloft moving in from the west. Warm front
Thursday night begins warm air advection for the area, but will be
associated with a weak embedded trough axis aloft, and a return to
POPs for the CWA, especially the northern half. Models continue to
push upper level disturbances through the now southwesterly flow
aloft, and thus the chances for convection will continue Friday in
the warm sector. This is all ahead of the cold front that will
likely be just northwest of the CWA by 00Z Saturday while the
surface low tracks northeastward, just west and then north of our
CWA. Not necessarily a high dewpoint airmass moving in, but should
still be in the upper 50s for the western zones, and do have an SPC
outlook for the western fringe of the CWA for day 5 for now, but
details yet to unfold here. Temperatures see a nice spike Friday,
and should see mid 60s east to mid 70s west.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Cold front comes through late Friday night/Saturday morning as the
surface low moves swiftly northeastward towards northern New
England. As was the case in the short term, will need to see some
details before assessing a severe threat with this, but something to
definitely keep an eye on going forward. The airmass filtering in
behind the cold front will not be as chilly as the past few with the
wild temperature swings, but temperatures will get knocked back into
the 50s  for Sunday as high pressure will have built into the Great
Lakes. Another low pressure system possible late Sunday night into
Monday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Tuesday THROUGH Saturday/...
VFR conditions expected through 12Z before a shortwave and
attendant surface trough approach the area from the northwest.
Strong CAA and a robust pressure gradient will lead to gusty
west-northwest winds from 30-40 kts after 12Z before subsiding a
bit after 00Z. MVFR ceilings and scattered SHRA will accompany
the trough as well, with MVFR ceilings lingering after 00Z for
many terminals. SHRA activity may linger near KERI and
potentially KYNG after 00Z, with some SHSN possible at times.

Outlook...Non-VFR ceilings possible in NE OH/NW PA on
Wednesday. Additional non-VFR in rain Thursday night through
Friday and possibly into Saturday.

&&

.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisory with winds on the increase out of the west at
15-25kts tonight and increasing to 25-35kts early Tuesday. The Gale
Watch continues for the western and central basins, and wave heights
for the central and eastern basins are going to push the 7-10ft
range. Winds become northwesterly 15-25kts for Tuesday night into
Wednesday and wave heights down to 4-7ft with the Small Craft
Advisory continuing for portions of the central and eastern basins
of Lake Erie. Winds finally decrease to below 10kts out of the
northwest Wednesday night with wave heights not below 4ft, and
becoming variable Thursday as high pressure moves into the Great
Lakes.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for
     LEZ142>147.
     Gale Watch from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening for
     LEZ142>147-162>167.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Wednesday for LEZ148-149.

&&

SYNOPSIS...15
NEAR TERM...LaPlante
SHORT TERM...26
LONG TERM...26
AVIATION...03
MARINE...26
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 3:51 PM EDT, 12 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
351 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025

OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-152000-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-
Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
351 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Westerly wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible Tuesday morning
through Tuesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ142>147-162>167-152000-
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-
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-
351 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-152000-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
351 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 2:08 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE6 hr
Apr 15, 6:29 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE26 hr

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Gale Warnings in Ohio, 2025Every gale warning in 2025

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