Small Craft Advisory 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

947 
WHUS71 KCLE 081407
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
907 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

LEZ142>145-090000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
907 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ146-147-090000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260110T0300Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
907 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves up to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-090000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260110T0600Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
907 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* 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

210 
WHUS71 KCLE 081949
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

LEZ142>145-090400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
249 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots 
  and waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ146-147-090400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260110T0300Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
249 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ148-149-090400-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260110T0600Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
249 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* 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

451 
WHUS71 KCLE 090218
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
918 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

LEZ147>149-091030-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260109T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
918 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots
  with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected. For
  the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ142>145-091030-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
918 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds shifting west 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 
  Avon Point OH.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ146-091030-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.260109T0300Z-260110T0300Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
918 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds shifting west 20 to 30 knots with gusts up 
  to 40 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-167>169-091030-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
918 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and
  waves 5 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

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

182 
WHUS71 KCLE 090738
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

LEZ147>149-091800-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 knots and
  waves 2 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 
  35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 
  10 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-167>169-091800-
/O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots
  and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-091800-
/O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-091800-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 1 to 4 feet in ice-free areas.

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

&&

$$

LEZ146-091800-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
238 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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

128 
WHUS71 KCLE 091620
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

LEZ147>149-100030-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 
  45 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-167>169-100030-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM 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-
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 
  knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-092100-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

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

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-100030-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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

318 
WHUS71 KCLE 092058
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
358 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

LEZ142>144-092200-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T2100Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Conditions have improved and should continue to see winds drop off
quickly to light and variable tonight.

$$

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-100300-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-100300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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

772 
WHUS71 KCLE 100009
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
709 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

LEZ147>149-167>169-100115-
/O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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-
709 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

$$

LEZ145-146-100115-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
709 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

LEZ061-100300-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
709 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
230 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes have been made to the forecast and the
key messages remain valid.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Patchy to areas of dense fog likely mainly south of U.S.
Route 30 early this morning.

2) Rain, gusty winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures are
expected areawide Thursday night through Friday.

3) Rain will change over to lake effect snow Saturday night,
with light snow accumulations leading to minor road impacts
Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

Clear skies and light winds have resulted in some radiation fog
across portions of the area, especially north-central Ohio.
Latest satellite (as of about 0730Z/230 AM EST) has some fog
across Marion/Morrow/Knox counties. Fog will likely expand
north a bit through the overnight and any low visibility
impacts will most likely be covered with Special Weather
Statements. However, a Dense Fog Advisory cannot be ruled out
if fog becomes more widespread early this morning. Any dense
fog should mix out shortly after sunrise.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

Low pressure will track northeast from the southern Plains and
into the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. The low will lift
a warm front into the local area Friday morning, followed
closely by a cold front on Friday afternoon. Winds will increase
as a 70 knot LLJ builds over the region tonight and remain
elevated as the cold front crosses the area during the day
Friday. Southerly wind gusts to 30 to 40 mph are anticipated
late tonight into early Friday, becoming west/southwest Friday
afternoon. Locally stronger gusts to 45 mph are possible due to
downsloping off of higher terrain near the lakeshore of NE OH/NW
PA Friday morning, particularly in northern Erie County, PA. A
Wind Advisory may be needed for NW PA and perhaps other portions
of the area at some point Friday, but forecast soundings
suggest that mixing may be minimal outside of showers early
Friday morning. Plan on holding off on headlines for the time
being and will reassess the potential for more widespread
impacts during future updates.

An initial round of showers may cross the area this evening,
however the lower levels will remain quite dry so it may be a
better setup for virga and/or sprinkles. The lower levels will
likely saturate closer to the warm front overnight into Friday
morning and expect showers to expand east across the area as the
warm front moves east early Friday. Showers will taper off
behind the cold front Friday evening.

Strong warm air advection will produce well above normal
temperatures in the mid 40s to mid 50s today and near record
temperatures in the 50s and lower 60s Friday. See the Climate
section towards the bottom of this AFD for high temperatures
records for January 9th.

KEY MESSAGE 3...

The next round of rain will arrive on Saturday as the next low
lifts northeast from the Ohio Valley. A dry slot should allow
widespread rain to diminish to scattered showers and/or drizzle
Saturday evening before the upper trough axis and a push of
cold air arrive late Saturday into Sunday. Rain will transition
to lake effect snow showers during this time with lake effect
snow showers continuing through much of Sunday. Slick conditions
are possible on paved surfaces as temperatures quickly plummet
below freezing Saturday night/early Sunday and (at this point
light) snow accumulations occur on Sunday. Additional gusty
winds are likely with the strong cold air advection Sunday with
wind chills in the teens likely. Lake effect precip should
largely taper off as high pressure builds into the region late
Sunday into Monday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Thursday THROUGH Monday/...
Widespread MVFR ceilings remain in place across terminals with
patchy MVFR to IFR visibilities in mist. The general trend will
be improving conditions to VFR through this morning as a ridge
of high pressure continues to build over the region. The next
low pressure system approaches from the west tonight and will
lift a warm front across terminals bringing rain showers to the
region tonight. MVFR ceilings are expected to return from west
to east in these rain showers.

Light and variable winds tonight will eventually become
southerly at 5-10 knots late Thursday morning. Southerly to
southwesterly wind gusts will begin to increase to 20-25 knots
from west to east between 22Z/Thu and 02Z/Fri as the low
approaches.

Outlook...Non-VFR expected with periods of rain and/or snow
late Thursday afternoon through this Monday.

&&

.MARINE...
Ice cover is still present in most of the nearshore waters of
Lake Erie and across the western basin.

A ridge affects Lake Erie through tonight as the core of the ridge
moves from the Mid OH Valley to the Delmarva Peninsula. Accordingly,
W'erly winds around 5 to 15 knots back to S'erly. On Thursday the
ridge exits E'ward from the Lake Erie region as a low deepens and
wobbles NE'ward from eastern CO toward the Upper MS Valley.
Accordingly, S'erly winds back to SE'erly and freshen gradually to
around 10 to nearly 20 knots. Waves should remain 3 feet or less.
The potent low should wobble NE'ward from the Upper MS Valley to
southern QC Thursday night through Friday and weaken slowly.
Accordingly, a warm front should sweep NE'ward across Lake Erie
Thursday night and cause SE'erly winds to veer to S'erly as wind
speeds freshen to around 15 to 25 knots. Waves should build to as
large as 4 to 8 feet. The low's trailing cold front should sweep
SE'ward across Lake Erie on Friday. The front's passage should cause
S'erly to SW'erly winds around 15 to 25 knots to veer to NW'erly and
ease to around 10 to 20 knots as a ridge builds from the northern
Great Lakes, behind the front. Waves should subside gradually to 5
feet or less by sunset Friday evening.

The ridge should continue to build briefly from the northern Great
Lakes and ON/QC border area Friday night. This should cause NW'erly
winds around 5 to 15 knots to veer to NE'erly to E'erly over Lake
Erie. Waves should subside further to 3 feet or less. On Saturday
through Saturday night, a low should wobble NE'ward from near the
Lower OH Valley to near Lake Huron and deepen. A warm front should
sweep NE'ward across Lake Erie on Saturday, which should allow
NE'erly to E'erly winds to veer to SW'erly while wind speeds freshen
from around 5 to 15 knots to around 15 to 25 knots. Waves should
build to as large as 3 to 6 feet. During Saturday evening through
Saturday night, the deepening low's trailing cold front should sweep
E'ward across Lake Erie and cause SW'erly winds to veer toward
W'erly as wind speeds freshen to around 20 to 30 knots. Wind speeds
may reach gale-force at times and abormally-low water levels may
materialize in the western basin. Waves should build to as large as
7 to 14 feet.

On Sunday, a trough should linger over the Lake Erie region.
WSW'erly to WNW'erly winds should ease slowly from around 20 to 30
knots to around 15 to 25 knots by nightfall. Waves should subside
gradually, but be as large as 5 to 10 feet by sunset. During Sunday
night through Monday, a ridge should affect Lake Erie as the core of
the ridge moves from near the Ozarks to near the Great Smoky
Mountains. In response, W'erly winds should back gradually to
SW'erly as wind speeds fluctuate around 15 to 25 knots. Waves should
subside to 5 feet or less by daybreak Monday. During the remainder
of Monday, waves should rebuild to as large as 4 to 8 feet.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected on Friday with
record high temperatures possible. Here are the record high
temperatures for area climate sites on January 9th:

Daily Record High Maximum Temperatures

Date    Toledo         Mansfield      Cleveland      Akron          Youngstown     Erie
01-09   59(1880)       61(1946)       66(1937)       63(1946)       66(1937)       64(1937)

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...15
AVIATION...13
MARINE...Jaszka

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
349 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

OHZ022-023-031>033-038-047-090900-
Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Knox-
349 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-090900-
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-
349 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ003-006>014-017>021-027>030-036-037-089-PAZ001>003-090900-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Wyandot-Crawford-
Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
349 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

South to southwest wind gusts to 40 mph are likely early Friday
morning through Friday afternoon. Locally higher gusts to 45 mph are
possible near the lakeshore of Northeast Ohio and Northwest
Pennsylvania.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
219 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

OHZ027>030-036-037-047-080900-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion,
Crestline, Mansfield, Ashland, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington,
and Mount Vernon
219 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...AREAS OF FOG DEVELOPING EARLY THIS MORNING...

Areas of fog, locally dense in spots, have developed across
Central Ohio early this morning and is expanding northward.
Visibility in the region is falling to one mile or less with the
most dense fog reducing visibility to one-quarter of a mile.

Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. If
driving, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

Sefcovic