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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 17, 2025

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this small craft advisory at Apr 17, 2025, 3:59 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 17, 2025, 3:59 PM EDT (19:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 18, 2025, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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517 
WHUS71 KCLE 171959
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
359 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

LEZ142>144-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250419T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
359 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250418T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
359 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ149-180400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250418T1800Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
359 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
6 follow-up statements
611 
WHUS71 KCLE 180117
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
917 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

LEZ142>144-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250419T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
917 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ145>148-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250418T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
917 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ149-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250418T1800Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
917 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
385 
WHUS71 KCLE 180740
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
340 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

LEZ145-146-181545-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250419T0000Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
340 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-181545-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250418T2000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
340 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-181545-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.250418T0900Z-250419T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
340 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
749 
WHUS71 KCLE 181340
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
940 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

LEZ142>146-182145-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250419T0000Z/
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-
940 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-182000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250418T2000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
940 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
968 
WHUS71 KCLE 181951
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
351 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

LEZ147>149-182100-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250418T2000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
351 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

LEZ142>146-190000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250419T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
093 
WHUS71 KCLE 182344
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
744 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

LEZ142>146-190200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250419T0200Z/
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-
744 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 35
  knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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
308 
WHUS71 KCLE 190202
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1002 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

LEZ142>146-190315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250419T0200Z/
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-
1002 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Southwest winds of 10 to 20 kts will continue across the region
and waves of 1 to 3 feet will still be expected tonight.

$$

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

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