Gale Warning 8, NWS Cleveland, OH

688 
WHUS71 KCLE 171944
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

LEZ145>149-180345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260618T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots
  with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected. For
  the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 
  45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-180345-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-180345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 
  PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
  water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
  below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
  above low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-180345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
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-
344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
  water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
  below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
  above low water datum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

455 
WHUS71 KCLE 180128
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

LEZ145>149-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/
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-
928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 knots 
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots 
  and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 
  PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
  water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
  below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
  above low water datum.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-180930-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
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-
928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
  water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
  below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
  above low water datum.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

757 
WHUS71 KCLE 180738
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-181545-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
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-
338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots
  and waves 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-181545-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots 
  with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Low 
  Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-181545-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260618T2000Z/
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-
338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
  water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
  below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
  above low water datum. The current water level at Toledo is 33
  inches above low water datum. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

873 
WHUS71 KCLE 181357
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
957 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-182200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
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-
957 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-182200-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
957 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:42 AM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 13.7 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 13 inches above low water datum. Water levels
  in the western basin are expected to fluctuate on either side of
  the critical mark through most of this afternoon. By late
  afternoon, easing winds should allow water levels to rebound and
  eventually stabilize above the critical mark.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-182000-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/
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-
957 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:42 AM EDT, the water level at Toledo
  was 13.7 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for
  safe navigation is 13 inches above low water datum. Water levels
  in the western basin are expected to fluctuate on either side of
  the critical mark through most of this afternoon. By late
  afternoon, easing winds should allow water levels to rebound and
  eventually stabilize above the critical mark.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

383 
WHUS71 KCLE 181951
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

LEZ142>144-190000-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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

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

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels in the western basin have
  rebounded above the critical mark for safe navigation, which is
  13 inches above low water datum, and are expected to remain
  above the critical mark as westerly winds continue to ease over
  Lake Erie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ162>164-182100-
/O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels in the western basin have rebounded above the critical
mark for safe navigation, which is 13 inches above low water 
datum, and are expected to remain above the critical mark as 
westerly winds continue to ease over Lake Erie.

$$

LEZ061-145>149-165>169-182200-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

871 
WHUS71 KCLE 182158
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
558 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

LEZ145>149-190600-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0029.260618T2158Z-260619T0600Z/
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-
558 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ061-165>169-182300-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
558 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

West winds of 15 to 25 knots will continue this evening into
tonight.

$$

LEZ142>144-190000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
558 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
735 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe weather for today has
been expanded east to include locations along and west of the
I-75 corridor. Otherwise, the forecast largely remains on track.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across much of
the area this evening into tonight. All severe weather hazards
and heavy rainfall are possible.

3) Gusty non-thunderstorm winds are likely this evening through
Thursday.

4) Below normal temperatures and periodic showers are possible
Thursday through early next week. Best chance of rain will be
Sunday into Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
An unseasonably deep 980mb low pressure system will move east
across the Great Lakes region today through early Thursday. The
low will lift a warm front across the local area early this
evening, followed by a cold front tonight into early Thursday
morning. Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop due to
isentropic lift ahead of the warm front late this afternoon into
this evening with a line of strong to severe thunderstorms
moving east into the area later this evening and into the
overnight hours. There's still some uncertainty with timing,
especially with the second round later this evening, but it
appears that the second round will move into the Toledo area
after 8-9 PM and into the Cleveland area after Midnight.

While a few strong to severe thunderstorms can't be completely
ruled out with the first round of convection, the better chance
of severe weather will arrive ahead of the cold front later
tonight. The environment will be conducive for severe
thunderstorms with an unseasonable 60 to 70 knot LLJ over the
local area and dew points climbing into the 60s. The impressive
wind field will result in ample wind shear as these storms move
into the area, although instability will be pretty limited at
this point. In an environment like this, however, it won't take
much instability for organized convection to maintain itself.
Guidance still supports a broken line of supercells congealing
into more of a QLCS at some point tonight, though there's some
uncertainty in where/when that will happen. Either way, storms
will likely weaken as they encounter slightly more stable air in
the eastern half of the area late tonight.

The best chance of severe weather will be across the western
half of the area. The Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) has been
expanded east to the I-75 corridor and now includes the western
part of the Toledo metro area, Bowling Green, and Findlay.
Meanwhile, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) stretches east to just
east of I-77 with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) spanning from
just east of I-77 into far western PA. All severe weather
hazards will be on the table given the amount of shear in place,
however locations generally west of I-71 have the greatest
potential of seeing significant damaging wind gusts in addition
to tornadoes and large hail.

Behind the warm front, PWAT values will increase to 1.75 to 2
inches, which is right around the daily maximum. The unusually
high PWAT values in combination with "tall, skinny CAPE" will
prime the atmosphere for heavy to torrential rainfall rates this
evening into tonight. Flow may be nearly parallel to the
frontal boundary which may result in some training, however
storm motion will be quite fast which will help limit residence
time over one location. There's quite a spread in the highest
axes of QPF amongst guidance members which results in
uncertainty in the locations of the greatest flooding risk.
While there will probably be localized flooding (and possibly
flash flooding) somewhere in the area, confidence in the
location is too low to warrant a Flood Watch at this time.

KEY MESSAGE 2...
Strong wind gusts are likely outside of thunderstorms tonight
through much of Thursday. There will probably be a period of
wind gusts to 40 to 45 mph with the best LLJ ahead of the cold
front tonight. Locally higher gusts are possible, but it's
possible that these gusts are largely convective. Forecast
soundings also suggest that the strong wind gusts could be
isolated at times due to inefficient vertical mixing. If these
strong gusts end up materializing outside of thunderstorms, a
Wind Advisory may be needed for tonight. Additional gusty winds
are likely behind the front during the day Thursday with
sustained westerly winds to 30 mph and gusts to 35 to 45 mph
likely areawide. This would be the second opportunity for a Wind
Advisory. As mentioned in the previous discussion, events like
this typically happen during a time of year when leaves are not
on trees. Leafed out trees will be more vulnerable to strong
winds and sustain damage more easily, which could result in
more power outages in comparison to similar similar gusts during
the cold season.

KEY MESSAGE 3...
Cold air advection on the back side of the low will result in
scattered rain showers downwind from Lake Erie through
Thursday. From there, dry weather is expected before rain
chances return Sunday afternoon through Monday. Temperatures
will generally remain a little bit below normal over the next
several days with highs in the 70s expected. Lows will drop into
the 50s Thursday night through Saturday night.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z Wednesday THROUGH Sunday/...
Widespread VFR conditions are expected to persist into this
evening before a deepening low pressure system moves into the
region and conditions across the area diminish. Initially this
evening, a warm front will lift north across the area and may
result in isolated convection, although timing or extent of that
round looks to be minimal. The more widespread severe weather
potential will begin around 00Z for western terminals and spread
east. With any storms that develop, strong winds and tornadoes will
be the primary concern although large hail is possible. In the
most well developed storms, conditions will likely deteriorate
to MVFR and possibly IFR visibilities. These conditions are not
expected to be persistent and the timing remains uncertain, so
opted to handle most of that IFR conditions in PROB30 for the
western terminals.

In addition to the possible strong storms, strong non-
thunderstorm winds are expected to ramp up tonight and persist
through Thursday. Winds for much of today will be southwesterly
at 5-12 knots before quickly increasing from the south-southwest
this evening to 15-20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. These
strong winds will spread east overnight as a LLJ jet of 60-70
knots pushes across the area. Winds will gradually back to
become west-southwesterly by Thursday morning, but remain
elevated at 15-20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.

Outlook...Periodic showers and thunderstorms with non-VFR will
continue through Friday.

&&

.MARINE...
High pressure lingering over the area into this afternoon will keep
fairly pleasant marine conditions present across Lake Erie with
southwest winds of 10 to 15 knots. Given offshore flow, waves will
remain 1-2 feet into the evening.

Very hazardous marine conditions arrive late this evening and will
stick around through Thursday as a deepening low pressure system
moves into the region. Associated with this low, a strong cold front
is expected to push east across Lake Erie beginning near 00Z
Thursday, bringing strong winds across the basin. Initial winds
ahead of the cold front will be 20 to 25 knots from the south-
southeast before backing to become more westerly by Thursday
morning. Some winds may be as high as 30 knots at times, with
locally higher still possible in any convection that develops. As
the winds gain a more westerly component, wave heights will quickly
increase to 4 to 6 feet in the western basin lakeshore and 6 to 8
feet across the central and eastern lakeshore. Locally higher waves
up to 10 feet are possible at times, especially in the open waters.
These conditions will be dangerous to small crafts and will also
result in a high risk of rip currents. Swimming and boating will be
dangerous on Thursday. In addition to the hazardous conditions,
strong southwest winds, there is also a potential for water levels
in the western basin to fall below the critical mark for safe
navigation tonight into Thursday. To highlight these concerns, both
a Small Craft Advisory and Beach Hazards Statement have been issued
and we will continue to monitor water levels in coming forecasts.
Conditions will improve across Lake Erie on Friday with northwest
winds of 10 to 20 knots expected, but wave heights only climbing to
1 to 4 feet.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Beach Hazards Statement from this evening through Thursday
     evening for OHZ003-007-009>012-089.
PA...Beach Hazards Statement from this evening through Thursday
     evening for PAZ001.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
     Thursday for LEZ142>149.

&&

DISCUSSION...15
AVIATION...04
MARINE...04

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

OHZ003-007-009>011-180815-
Lucas-Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon
through tonight. Storms could be strong to severe, especially later
tonight. Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail are possible
in thunderstorms, especially along and west of I-75. Storms will
likely produce very heavy rainfall rates and localized flash flooding
is possible. Outside of thunderstorms, wind gusts over 40 mph are
possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

West wind gusts over 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

OHZ006-008-017>021-027>032-036>038-047-180815-
Wood-Sandusky-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Wyandot-Crawford-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon
through tonight. Storms could be strong to severe, especially later
tonight. Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail are possible
in thunderstorms, especially along and west of I-75. Storms will
likely produce very heavy rainfall rates and localized flash flooding
is possible. Outside of thunderstorms, wind gusts over 40 mph are
possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West wind gusts over 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

OHZ012-089-180815-
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight. Storms
could be strong to severe, especially later tonight. Damaging wind
gusts will be the main hazard. Storms will likely produce very heavy
rainfall rates and localized flash flooding is possible. Outside of
thunderstorms, wind gusts over 40 mph are possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

West wind gusts over 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

OHZ013-014-022-023-033-180815-
Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Portage-Trumbull-Mahoning-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight. Storms
could be strong to severe, especially later tonight. Damaging wind
gusts will be the main hazard. Storms will likely produce very heavy
rainfall rates and localized flash flooding is possible. Outside of
thunderstorms, wind gusts over 40 mph are possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West wind gusts 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

PAZ002-003-180815-
Southern Erie-Crawford-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight. Storms
could be strong to severe in far western Pennsylvania late tonight.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main hazard. Outside of thunderstorms,
wind gusts over 40 mph are possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

West wind gusts over 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

PAZ001-180815-
Northern Erie-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight. Storms
could be strong to severe in far western Pennsylvania late tonight.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main hazard. Outside of thunderstorms,
wind gusts over 40 mph are possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

West wind gusts over 40 mph are likely during the day Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-180815-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-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-
402 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible this evening into tonight. Strong wind
gusts will be the main hazard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong west winds may approach gale-force on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1008 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0436 PM     Tornado          3 N Blooming Valley     41.72N 80.05W
06/14/2026                   Crawford           PA   NWS Storm Survey

            Corrects previous tornado report from 3 N
            Blooming Valley. An NWS Cleveland survey
            confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado touched down
            in central Crawford County at 4:28 PM EDT.
            Tracking southeast from Dibble Hill and
            Theuret Hill Roads, it reached peak winds of
            90 mph and a width of 75 yards. Damage
            included snapped limbs, uprooted trees on a
            garage at Stoltz Road, and a snapped power
            pole. Rotational wind evidence, including
            scattered debris, was noted on east side of
            local structures.

&&

FZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1009 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0436 PM     Tornado          2 SE Woodcock           41.73N 80.05W
06/14/2026                   Crawford           PA   NWS Storm Survey

            Corrects previous tornado report from 2 SE
            Woodcock. An NWS Cleveland survey confirmed
            a brief EF-1 tornado touched down in central
            Crawford County tracked across Leimbach
            Road, peak winds of 90 mph and a width of 50
            yards. Damage included snapped and uprooted
            hardwood trees, with one tree damaging a
            detached garage. The debris pattern
            confirmed a tornadic wind field before the
            tornado dissipated along its short,
            intermittent path.

&&

FZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1100 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0410 PM     Tornado          Conneautville           41.76N 80.38W
06/14/2026                   Crawford           PA   NWS Storm Survey

            A National Weather Service Cleveland storm
            survey confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado
            touched down in western Conneautville,
            Pennsylvania, around 4:10 PM EDT on Sunday,
            June 14, 2026. The tornado, which featured
            85 mph maximum winds and a 100-yard width,
            uprooted trees and snapped limbs along
            Mulberry Lane, Mulberry Street, and State
            Highway 198 before evolving into
            straight-line winds.

&&

FZ