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Gale Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this gale warning at Jan 18, 2026, 3:04 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 18, 2026, 3:04 AM EST (08:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 20, 2026, 3:16 AM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
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064 WHUS71 KCLE 180804 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 LEZ146>149-181615- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ166>169-181615- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-181615- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-181615- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145-165-181615- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 304 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 foot or less expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * 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
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848 WHUS71 KCLE 181434 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 934 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 LEZ146>149-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 934 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ166>169-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ 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- 934 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 934 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>145-162>165-182245- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point 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- 934 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 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 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * 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
005 WHUS71 KCLE 182041 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 LEZ146>149-190445- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ166>169-190445- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ 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- 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 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 9 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-190445- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-190445- /O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ 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- 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 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 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * 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 Toledo, the critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to fall to near or below that mark Monday morning, with lowest levels expected Monday afternoon before water levels rise Monday night. 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. && $$ LEZ145-165-190445- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 341 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
944 WHUS71 KCLE 190302 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 LEZ146>149-191115- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ166>169-191115- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-191115- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-191115- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At Toledo, the critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to fall to near or below that mark Monday morning, with lowest levels expected Monday afternoon before water levels rise Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-165-191115- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1002 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * 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
629 WHUS71 KCLE 190801 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 LEZ146>149-191615- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ166>169-191615- /O.EXT.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/ 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- 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west- southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-191615- /O.EXT.KCLE.UP.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-191615- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0300Z/ 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- 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and and waves 1 to 4 feet are expected for areas that are ice free on Lake Erie . 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 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST 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...At Toledo, the critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. As of 230 AM EST, the water level at Toledo was at 10.8 inches above the low water datum. Water levels are expected to fall below that critical mark later this morning. The lowest water levels are expected to occur this afternoon into the early evening before they slowly rise later tonight. 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. && $$ LEZ145-165-191615- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.260119T1200Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 301 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet are expected for areas that are ice free on Lake Erie. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
478 WHUS71 KCLE 191518 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1018 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 LEZ146>149-166>169-192330- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 1018 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 8 to 15 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-192330- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1018 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-192330- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0300Z/ 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- 1018 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knot gales with gusts up to 40 knots. 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 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 PM EST 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...At Toledo, the critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. As of 1015 AM EST, the water level at Toledo was at 5 inches above the low water datum and falling. Water levels are expected to fall below that critical mark late this morning. The lowest water levels are expected to occur this afternoon into the early evening before they slowly rise later tonight. 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. && $$ LEZ145-165-192330- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1018 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knot gales with gusts up to 40 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
320 WHUS71 KCLE 192053 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 353 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 LEZ146>149-166>169-200500- /O.EXT.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 353 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-200500- /O.EXT.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 353 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-200300- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0300Z/ 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- 353 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. 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 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 PM EST 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...At 345 PM, the water level at Toledo was 24 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level is expected to begin 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. && $$ LEZ145-165-200000- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 353 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
345 WHUS71 KCLE 200006 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 LEZ143-200600- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.260120T0006Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0300Z/ Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach to The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 700 PM, the water level at Toledo was 30 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level is expected to begin rising late this 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. && $$ LEZ144-200815- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.260120T0006Z-260120T2100Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0300Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 700 PM, the water level at Toledo was 30 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level is expected to begin rising late this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ142-162>164-200300- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach 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- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...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 Low Water Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 700 PM, the water level at Toledo was 30 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level is expected to begin rising late this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-200815- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.260120T0006Z-260120T2100Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ165-200115- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to slowly diminish tonight. $$ LEZ146>149-166>169-200815- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-200815- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 706 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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
433 WHUS71 KCLE 200235 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 LEZ146>149-166>169-201045- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-201045- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ143-200900- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T0600Z/ Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach to The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 PM, the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ144-201045- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 PM, the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. 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. && $$ LEZ142-162>164-200900- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 930 PM, the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-201045- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 935 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
706 WHUS71 KCLE 200602 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 LEZ143-200900- /O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 100 AM, the water level at Toledo was 1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ146>149-166>169-201415- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST early this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-201415- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 10 to 12 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ144-201415- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 100 AM, the water level at Toledo was 1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. 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. && $$ LEZ142-162>164-200900- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 100 AM, the water level at Toledo was 1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 9 inches below the low water datum. The water level will slowly rise overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ145-201415- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 102 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
276 WHUS71 KCLE 200657 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 LEZ144-201500- /O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142-143-162>164-200800- /O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The Low Water Advisory has been cancelled. $$ LEZ146>149-166>169-201500- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST early this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ061-201500- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 10 to 11 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ145-201500- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 157 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
879 WHUS71 KCLE 200810 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 310 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 LEZ146>149-166>169-201615- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 310 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LEZ144-145-200915- /O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH- 310 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. $$ LEZ061-201615- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 310 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 11 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle
229 WHUS71 KCLE 200816 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 316 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 LEZ061-201630- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LEZ146>149-166>169-201630- /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T2100Z/ Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 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- 316 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ 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 Jan 17, 11:43 PM EST, 3 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Light snow showers may persist through this early evening. 2) Below-normal temperatures are expected tonight through the upcoming week with dangerous wind chills of -10 to -20 possible Monday into Tuesday. 3) Lake-effect snow develops downwind of Lake Erie tonight periodically impacting the primary snowbelt of Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania Sunday night and through the week. 4) Outside the lake-effect snow, periodic accumulating snow should impact our region through the upcoming week.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 11:43 PM EST, 3 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1143 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Forecast confidence continues to increase that lake-effect snow
will develop downwind of Lake Erie tonight, become significant
and oscillate on Sunday through at least Tuesday, and primarily
impact portions of western NY. However, what remains much more
uncertain is whether the lake-effect snow will shift into
northwest PA and far-northeast OH for a relatively prolonged
period of time and yield at least advisory-criteria snow
accumulations. This uncertainty precluded the issuance of a
Winter Storm Watch for any of our snowbelt counties with this
forecast update.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Light snow showers may persist through this early evening.
2) Below-normal temperatures are expected tonight through the
upcoming week with dangerous wind chills of -10 to -20 possible
Monday into Tuesday.
3) Lake-effect snow develops downwind of Lake Erie tonight
periodically impacting the primary snowbelt of Northeast Ohio
and Northwest Pennsylvania Sunday night and through the week.
4) Outside the lake-effect snow, periodic accumulating snow
should impact our region through the upcoming week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
A few light snow showers will be possible for the next few
hours this evening and will be associated with convergence/moist
ascent along the upper-reaches of the front. A light dusting of
snow is possible but otherwise no additional accumulations are
expected.
KEY MESSAGE 2...
Behind today's cold front passage, primarily below-normal
temperatures are expected tonight through Saturday, January 24th
a net and deep troughing aloft, associated with an unusually-
cold air mass, becomes established over eastern Canada and
impacts the eastern United States during the bulk of the next
seven days. At the surface, our CWA is expected to primarily
reside in the cold sector based on the latest projected mid
latitude cyclone track. A reinforcing Arctic front should sweep
E'ward through our region on Monday before a warm front sweeps
NE'ward through our region Tuesday night. Prior to the warm
front passage, overnight lows are expected to be near 10F to 15F
around daybreak Sunday and Monday, respectively, near 0F to 5F
around daybreak Tuesday, and bottom-out near 5F to 10F Tuesday
evening, before the warm front ushers-in a warmer air mass
originating over the Gulf. Minimum wind chills should be mainly
in the 0F to -10F range tonight through Tuesday night, but the
coldest minimum wind chills (-10F to -20F) are expected around
daybreak Tuesday and should eventually prompt the issuance of a Cold
Weather Advisory. As for daily daytime high temperatures, those
should reach the 15F to 25F range Sunday and Monday respectively,
and only the 10F to 20F range Tuesday.
On Wednesday, low-level WAA in the warm sector should contribute
to highs reaching the lower to mid 30's before a strong cold
front sweeps SE'ward across our CWA Wednesday afternoon and
evening. Net low-level CAA behind the front is expected through
the end of next week and contribute to below-normal temperatures
Wednesday night through Saturday, January 24th. Additional sub-
zero wind chills are possible, especially around daybreak
Friday.
KEY MESSAGE 3...
Lake-effect snow (LES) should develop over and downwind of the
~1C ice-free waters of Lake Erie tonight, especially after
midnight, as 850 mb temperatures tumble to near -16C behind the
cold front. However, the LES is expected to be light, due in
part to limited moisture between 850 and 700 mb, and primarily
impact portions of western NY due to a SW'erly mean low-level
flow. However, these light LES showers may skirt the lakeshore
at times in our CWA, east of Cleveland, and yield snow
accumulations less than one inch.
During the daylight hours of Sunday through the daylight hours
of Tuesday, the mean low-level flow of sufficiently-cold/moist
air over the relatively-warm, ice-free lake waters should vary
between mainly SW'erly and WSW'erly as multiple shortwave
troughs traverse the Lake Erie region generally from west to
east, 850 mb temperatures waver between -15C and -22C amidst
greater/deeper low-level moisture, which will yield greater
lake-induced instability and likely yield a strong lake-induced
thermal surface trough over the ice-free lake waters, which
should keep the mean low-level flow at least somewhat backed.
Thus, steadier to heavy LES is expected to primarily impact
portions of western NY during the aforementioned time period.
However, during Monday through Monday evening, the above-
mentioned Arctic front passage and attendant shortwave trough
passage should allow mean low-level flow to veer to W'erly for a
time and allow LES to impact far-NE OH and NW PA for at least
several hours. As a result, our latest official snowfall
forecast calls for 1-5" of fresh LES accumulation along/near the
lakeshore from Lake County, OH through Erie County, PA between
7 AM Sunday and 7 PM Tuesday. We will continue to monitor trends
in NWP model guidance closely.
The thermodynamic environment should remain favorable, overall,
for additional Lake Erie LES Tuesday night through this
Saturday. However, as the warm sector briefly overspreads the
Lake Erie region overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday, there
should be a brief hiatus from the LES as ice-free lake surface
to 850 mb temperature differences shrink to less than 13C for a
time. Exact mean low-level flow direction and LES placement,
intensity, and amounts are less certain Tuesday night through
this Saturday, but the more-reliable GEM and ECMWF models
suggest shortwave trough passages will be accompanied by mean
low-level flow varying between mainly SW'erly and W'erly. Thus,
LES may impact our primary snowbelt counties and vicinity at
times. Note: surface winds over Lake Erie should remain strong
enough through the upcoming week to prevent the lake from
freezing-over completely.
KEY MESSAGE 4...
Outside of the LES, periods of widespread snow should impact our
region Sunday night into Monday due to low-level convergence
and moist ascent along the Arctic front and moist isentropic
ascent aloft, ahead of the accompanying shortwave trough axis.
This widespread snow should total 2" or less. Additional periods
of widespread snow, outside the aforementioned LES, should
impact northern OH and NW PA Tuesday night through Saturday due
to moist isentropic ascent ahead of shortwave trough axes, moist
isentropic ascent along the upper-reaches of the warm front
Tuesday night, and low-level convergence/moist ascent along
Wednesday's cold front. Additional snow accumulations should
occur, but exact amounts are uncertain at this juncture.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z Sunday THROUGH Thursday/...
A stratus deck with ceilings around 2-5 kft lingers across much
of the area, generally along and east of I-77. A few light snow
showers may be possible underneath this stratus, mainly in the
far eastern portion of eastern Ohio and into Northwest
Pennsylvania. Dry air builds in and should see stratus dissipate
by sunrise Sunday morning.
A low pressure system moves into the western and northern Great
Lakes by Sunday afternoon, with cloud cover increasing and
ceilings lowering Sunday night, followed by snow from west to
east after 03Z. MVFR ceilings and IFR visibilities are expected.
Southwest winds around 10 knots continue through the TAF period,
with occasional gusts to 20 knots.
Outlook...Light snow expected areawide Sunday night into
Monday with lake effect snow across Northeast Ohio and Northwest
Pennsylvania Monday night into Tuesday. Light snow expected
Wednesday, followed by lake effect snow across Northeast Ohio
and Northwest Pennsylvania Wednesday night into Thursday.
&&
.MARINE...
Strong west-southwest winds of 20-30kt will continue through this
evening behind a cold front. Small Craft Advisories remain posted
for central and eastern nearshore zones where there is less ice.
Also added a Low Water Advisory for the western basin until 1 AM/6z
Sunday, as the water level at Toledo quickly dropped to 7 inches
below Low Water Datum this afternoon with brisk west-southwest winds
continuing through the evening, offering potential for the level to
dip below the critical mark of 9 inches below datum. Some freezing
spray is likely tonight into Sunday, with a brief window where heavy
freezing spray is possible in the central basin late tonight into
early Sunday. The expected coverage and duration of heavy freezing
spray is too low to warrant a Heavy Freezing Spray warning at this
time, though mariners should plan on at least some freezing spray.
Winds remain southwest overnight into Sunday though will subside
slightly to 15-25 knots. An Arctic cold front will cross the lake on
Monday as deepening low pressure tracks through the northern Great
Lakes and into Ontario and Quebec. South-southwest winds ahead of
the front will ramp up to 20-30kt late Sunday night, shifting west-
southwest and increasing to 30-40kt with gusts to 40-50kt on Monday
behind the front. Posted a Gale Watch for the entire lake starting
at 8 AM/12z Monday, expiring at 8 PM/0z across the western basin and
1 AM/6z Tuesday elsewhere. The watch is a bit more marginal across
the western basin, though it will be close either way. Sustained
winds to 40kt with gusts of 45-50kt are looking increasingly likely
across the central and eastern basin, with peak wave heights where
open waters remain of up to 15 feet towards the east end. Heavy
Freezing Spray Warnings will be needed to start the week in
conjunction with the gale, and low water issues are likely on
the west end. The next system will move through the Great Lakes
Wednesday into Thursday with another period of elevated winds.
Ice cover is expected to expand east out of the western basin over
the next several days given very cold temperatures. The gale-force
winds expected on Monday will likely cause significant drifting of
ice on the lake. Rapid ice development, and shifting of existing
ice, may pose navigational difficulties on the lake.
&&
.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...Low Water Advisory until 1 AM EST Sunday for LEZ142>144-
162>164.
Gale Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
LEZ142>144-162>164.
Gale Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night for
LEZ145>149-165>169.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for LEZ146>149.
&&
DISCUSSION...Jaszka
AVIATION...Saunders
MARINE...SullivanHazardous weather outlook, Jan 17, 3:25 PM EST, 11 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Cleveland OH 325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 OHZ012-014-089-PAZ001-002-182030- Lake-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie- Southern Erie- 325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Minimum wind chills near 5 degrees to -5 degrees are expected around daybreak Sunday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A prolonged period of cold weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday night. The coldest wind chills are expected around daybreak Tuesday, when wind chill values should be near -10 degrees to -20 degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory will likely be needed. Periodic lake-effect snow may impact communities along and near the Lake Erie shore on Sunday through Tuesday. Up to several inches of snow accumulation are possible during that time period. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. OHZ003-006>011-013-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-PAZ003-182030- Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Hancock- Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford- Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox- 325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Minimum wind chills near 5 degrees to -5 degrees are expected around daybreak Sunday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A prolonged period of cold weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday night. The coldest wind chills are expected around daybreak Tuesday, when wind chill values should be near -10 degrees to -20 degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory will likely be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. LEZ142>144-162>164-182030- 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- 325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Low Water Advisory. .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. LEZ061-145>149-165>169-182030- 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- 325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Periodic heavy freezing spray is possible tonight. .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. In addition, periodic heavy freezing spray is possible on Sunday through Thursday. .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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 3:04 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | CLE | 67 hr | |
| Jan 18, 1:50 PM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | CLE | Ashland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga and 22 more | 46 hr |
| Jan 18, 1:50 PM EST | Wind Advisory | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake | 29 hr |
| Jan 18, 3:41 PM EST | Low Water Advisory | CLE | 34 hr | |
| Jan 18, 1:50 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CLE | Erie | 32 hr |
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