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Storm Warning 1, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 28, 2025

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this storm warning at Dec 28, 2025, 3:35 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2025, 3:35 AM EST (08:35 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 29, 2025, 6:51 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

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531 
WHUS71 KCLE 280835
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
335 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

LEZ145>147-165>167-281645-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0014.251229T0900Z-251231T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251229T1300Z/
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-
335 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Monday. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-281645-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0014.251229T0900Z-251231T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0800Z-251229T1500Z/
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-
335 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-281645-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0014.251229T0600Z-251231T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251230T1200Z/
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-
335 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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...From 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
7 follow-up statements
320 
WHUS71 KCLE 281416
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
916 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

LEZ145>147-165>167-282230-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251229T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
916 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Monday. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-282230-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0800Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
916 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-282230-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251230T1200Z/
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-
916 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 50 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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, from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM 
  EST Tuesday.

* 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...Water levels across the western basin are
  forecast to fall between 4 to 6 feet below low water datum,
  which is at minimum over 3 feet below the safe level for 
  navigation.
  

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
604 
WHUS71 KCLE 281944
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
244 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

LEZ145>147-165>167-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251229T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
244 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Monday. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0800Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
244 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 55 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-290345-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
244 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* 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 Gale Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM 
  EST Tuesday.

* 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...Water levels across the western basin are
  forecast to fall between 4 to 6 feet below low water datum,
  which is at minimum over 3 feet below the safe level for 
  navigation.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
071 
WHUS71 KCLE 290316
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1016 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

LEZ145>147-165>167-291130-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251229T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
1016 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 55 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. 
  For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up 
  to 60 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-291130-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0800Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
1016 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots with
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-291130-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.251229T0600Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
1016 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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...At 10 PM the water level at Toledo was 17
  inches above low water datum and is expected to fall rapidly
  into Monday morning. Water levels across the western basin are
  forecast to fall between 4 to 5 feet below low water datum,
  which is at minimum over 3 feet below the safe level for
  navigation. The lowest water levels are expected during the
  daytime hours on Monday. 

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
609 
WHUS71 KCLE 290803
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
303 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

LEZ145>147-165>167-291615-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251229T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
303 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 55 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 14 to 19 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-291615-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
303 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 60 knots and waves 14 to 19 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-291615-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
303 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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...At 3 AM the water level at Toledo was 1.5
  inches above low water datum and is expected to fall rapidly
  this morning. Water levels across the western basin are forecast
  to fall between 4 to 5 feet below low water datum, which is at
  minimum over 3 feet below the safe level for navigation. The
  lowest water levels are expected during the daytime hours today.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
022 
WHUS71 KCLE 291412
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
912 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-292215-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.251229T1500Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
912 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 60 knots and waves 14 to 19 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-162>164-292215-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
912 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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...At 9 AM the water level at Toledo was 50
  inches below low water datum and will continue to drop into
  early afternoon. Water levels across the western basin are
  forecast to fall between 4 to 6 feet below low water datum, 
  which is at minimum over 3 feet below the safe level for 
  navigation. The lowest water levels are expected during the 
  daytime hours today.

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>167-292215-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
912 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 55 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 14 to 19 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
901 
WHUS71 KCLE 292007
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

LEZ142>144-162>164-300415-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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...At 3 PM the water level at Toledo was 66
  inches below low water datum and has likely reached their 
  lowest point and will slowly come back to more normal values, 
  but this will take several hours into tonight/early Tuesday. 

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>167-300000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0000Z/
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-
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 55 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 14 to 19 feet expected.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-300200-
/O.CON.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/
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-
307 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 knots 
  with gusts up to 60 knots and waves 14 to 19 feet. For the 
  Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60 
  knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
047 
WHUS71 KCLE 292351
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
651 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-300800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0016.251229T2351Z-251230T2100Z/
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-
651 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and 
  waves 14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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>147-165>167-300800-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0016.251229T2351Z-251230T1800Z/
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-
651 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and 
  waves 12 to 17 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 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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>144-162>164-300800-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
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-
651 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with 
  gusts up to 55 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* 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 Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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...At 7 PM, the water level at Toledo was 23
  inches below low water datum and will slowly come back to more 
  normal values, but this will take several more hours.

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.

&&

$$

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 storm 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 storm warning went out at Dec 28, 12:20 AM EST, 3 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 28, 12:20 AM EST, 3 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1220 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will deepen as it tracks east through the Great
Lakes Sunday into Monday, extending a strong cold front across
the area. A trough will linger behind the front into at least
mid- week. Another cold front will sweep southeast through the
region late Wednesday into Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
The main change with this package is the issuance of a High Wind
Watch for much of North and Northwest Ohio, and Northwest
Pennsylvania as a strong cold front ushers in westerly wind
gusts between 50 and 60 mph on Monday. In addition, the
potential for widespread heavy rain appears to be decreasing
across our area, with the axis trending further north across
Lake Erie and into Michigan.

An active near term period is expected as a strong low pressure
system moves east through the Great Lakes Sunday into Monday, rapidly
deepening from 1000 mb to near 975mb as it moves northeast from
the Missouri Valley to the vicinity of Lake Huron by Monday.
This low will lift a warm front north through the area on Sunday
morning, increasing temperatures into the 50s to near 60 by the
late afternoon and evening. The latest HREF guidance indicates
the potential for rainfall totals exceeding 1.0 inch is
decreasing, with the highest probabilities becoming confined
further north and northwest of the area. The Toledo metro will
be close to this gradient and the heavy rain threat will
continue to be monitored. Elsewhere, rainfall totals will range
between 0.50 and 0.75 inches.

A strong cold front will push east through the area late Sunday
night into Monday morning, accompanied by a narrow line of rain
showers. The thunder potential is very low with the line,
though an isolated lightning strike or two cannot be ruled out
at this time. There is some concern that the strong wind field
and dry 700 mb air immediately along and behind the cold front
and line of rain showers may bring down severe-level wind gusts,
though confidence is low, evident via the SPC SWODY2 marginal
risk and general lack of instability.

Colder air will filter behind the cold front, with rain
transitioning to snow by Monday afternoon and evening. Low-level
lapse rates will steepen with mixing heights expected to reach
somewhere between 850 and 925 mb. This will result in surface
wind gusts to reach between 50 and 60 mph through Monday, with
the higher end of gusts most likely found in the High Wind Watch
area.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
A strong surface trough will swing southeast through Michigan
and into the Eastern Great Lakes late Monday, resulting in a
period of lake enhanced snow across Northeast Ohio and
Northwest Pennsylvania Monday night. Headlines will be needed in
the next couple of forecast iterations given the combination of
blowing snow and accumulations of 3 to 7 inches into Tuesday
afternoon. Outside of the snowbelt, travel may also be difficult
late Monday afternoon and evening with some guidance suggesting
the potential for snow showers and/or squalls which could
briefly reduce visibilites and coat roadways with snow. Lake
enhanced snow will transition to somewhat disorganized lake
effect on Tuesday as low-level flow favors a more west to
southwest direction ahead of the next system.

Temperatures will remain cold for the short term period with
wind chills hovering in the low teens to single digits.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Cold temperatures and periods of snow (both lake effect and
clipper) are favored for the long term period as a large upper-
level persists across the Eastern CONUS. Highs will range in the
20s, with wind chills in the low teens to single digits favored
for much of the period. Model guidance is becoming more aligned
in the potential for a clipper system to bring a widespread
accumulating snow across the Ohio Valley for New Year's Eve into
New Year's Day with increasing probabilities for much of the
area to receive at least 1 to 2 inches of snow. Will continue
to monitor this potential as exact placement and timing remains
uncertain.

High pressure will build from the west by late Friday into
Saturday which could result in at least some of the area
experiencing temperatures above freezing.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Sunday THROUGH Thursday/...
A mix of IFR and LIFR conditions continue across the terminals
(except KERI for now) ahead of a warm front. These conditions
will continue overnight ahead of the rain with the front. There
will be some variation in visibility with some fog/mist in the
region; however, the main flight category will be driven by the
300-800 ft ceilings. Rain will enter later this morning and
conditions will remain in the IFR/LIFR range. There will be some
breaks in the rain and perhaps some breaks in the lowest
ceilings. However, have no confidence in precise timing and this
will likely need to be refined with later TAF packages. Winds
will increase behind the front this evening into tonight and
have wind gusts ramping up across the area. If winds are slower
to gust at the surface, there may be a LLWS threat during the
late afternoon/early evening, but some of this will depend on
the rain timing as well.

Outlook...Non-VFR conditions will continue through Monday as
rain transitions to snow along and behind a strong cold front.
Wind gusts 30 to 50 kts are expected into Monday. Lingering
lake effect snow showers will result in additional non-VFR
conditions across Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania
through at least Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...
High pressure over the eastern Great Lakes will keep marine
conditions calm through tonight with light winds from the east-
southeast. Sunday morning, a warm front will lift north across Lake
Erie, resulting in winds shifting to become more south-southwesterly
and increasing to 15-25 knots into the evening hours. This warm
front lifting north will mark a transition to hazardous marine
conditions through at least Thursday this week.

As the parent low moves into the region, increased gradient over the
area coupled with a strong CAA regime will result in Gale Force
winds across all of Lake Erie late Sunday night into Monday morning.
These gales will approach Storm Force winds with sustained winds up
to 47 knots currently forecast from the southwest. Wind gusts as
high as 45-55 knots will also be observed with waves building to 12-
17 feet across the central and eastern basins. Waves will also build
to 3-6 feet across the western basin, but given the strong southwest
flow the current water level forecast has lake levels falling to 4
feet below low water datum, which is where the model bottoms out.
This will pose hazardous conditions along shipping routes and
mariners should plan accordingly. To highlight these concerns, there
is currently a Gale Watch in effect. A Low Water Advisory will be
needed, but opted to allow future shifts to issue this to get hi-res
guidance into the forecast.

As a strong cold front pushes east and winds back behind the low on
Monday, winds will gradually become west-northwesterly but remain
sustained at gales of 35-40 knots through Tuesday afternoon. As the
parent low shifts northeast towards Nova Scotia, a lingering surface
trough on Tuesday night through Thursday will keep elevated winds of
20-30 knots across much of the lake which will need a Small Craft
Advisory on the tale end of the Gale. Overall, strongly recommend
refraining from travels on Lake Erie, especially in small
crafts.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening
     for OHZ003-006>009-017>019-027>030.
     High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for OHZ010>014-020-021-089.
PA...High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for PAZ001-002.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday evening for
     LEZ142>144-162>164.
     Gale Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday evening for
     LEZ145>149-165>169.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Kahn
NEAR TERM...Kahn
SHORT TERM...Kahn
LONG TERM...Kahn
AVIATION...Sefcovic
MARINE...04
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 3:31 PM EST, 12 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

OHZ003-006>009-017>019-027>030-282045-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

 High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ031>033-036>038-047-282045-
Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Strong wind gusts up to 45 mph are likely on Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ010>014-020-021-089-PAZ001-002-282045-
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   High Wind Watch.

Accumulating lake effect and blowing snow are likely late Monday
into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ022-023-PAZ003-282045-
Portage-Trumbull-Crawford-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Accumulating lake effect and blowing snow are likely late Monday
into Tuesday.

Strong wind gusts up to 45 mph are likely on Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-282045-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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.

LEZ142>144-162>164-282045-
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-
331 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Gale Watch.

Water levels are expected to fall several feet below low water datum
on Monday.

.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
Dec 28, 1:47 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Hancock, Huron and 7 more41 hr
Dec 28, 1:47 AM ESTWind AdvisoryCLEAshland, Crawford, Holmes, Knox, Mahoning, Marion and 9 more41 hr
Dec 28, 3:35 AM ESTGale WarningCLE51 hr
Dec 28, 9:16 AM ESTLow Water AdvisoryCLE36 hr
Dec 28, 1:09 PM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningCLEAshtabula, Geauga, Lake5 days
Dec 28, 1:09 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning and 6 more4 days
Dec 28, 2:02 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchCLECrawford, Erie11 hr

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