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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0028 Issued by the Cleveland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-17 02:34:49 263 WHUS71 KCLE 170734 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 334 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 LEZ142>149-171545- /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ 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- 334 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 08:33:44 860 WHUS71 KCLE 171333 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 LEZ142>149-172145- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 933 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 12:38:51 277 WHUS71 KCLE 171738 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 LEZ145>149-180145- /O.EXT.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260618T0600Z/ /O.NEW.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- 138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING 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 3 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 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. && $$ LEZ061-165>169-180145- /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-180145- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 14:44:55 984 WHUS71 KCLE 171944 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 LEZ145>149-180345- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.260618T0000Z-260618T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 344 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-17 20:29:21 285 WHUS71 KCLE 180128 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 LEZ145>149-180930- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260618T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.260618T0600Z-260618T2200Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 928 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 02:39:12 590 WHUS71 KCLE 180738 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 LEZ061-145>149-165>169-181545- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260618T2200Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Vermilion to Avon Point OH- Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on- the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 338 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 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 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 08:58:16 907 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 14:51:59 559 WHUS71 KCLE 181951 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 LEZ142>144-190000- /O.CAN.KCLE.LO.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260618T2000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 351 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels in the western basin have rebounded above the critical mark for safe navigation, which is 13 inches above low water datum, and are expected to remain above the critical mark as westerly winds continue to ease over Lake Erie. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ 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 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 16:58:33 617 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-06-18 19:00:06 206 WHUS71 KCLE 182359 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 759 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 LEZ142>144-190100- /O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH- 759 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds and wave heights continue to decrease over the western basin of Lake Erie this evening. $$ LEZ145>149-190600- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-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- 759 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||