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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 13:36:49 723 WHUS71 KCLE 051936 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 236 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 LEZ142>148-162>168-060345- /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0003.260207T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ 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- 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- 236 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 1 to 2 feet possible in areas where there are breaks in the ice coverage. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gale force winds have the potential to move existing ice coverage on Friday night, possibly closing current shipping channels. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 20:40:59 987 WHUS71 KCLE 060240 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 940 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 LEZ142>148-162>168-061045- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0003.260207T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH- Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 940 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:00:06 447 WHUS71 KCLE 060659 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 159 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 LEZ142>148-162>168-061500- /O.UPG.KCLE.GL.A.0003.260207T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0005.260207T0000Z-260207T1200Z/ 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- 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- 159 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||