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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0079 Issued by the Cleveland Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 02:24:19 432 WHUS71 KCLE 190823 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ144-164-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ148-149-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.251219T1200Z-251220T0500Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the- Lake OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145>147-165>167-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- 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- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * 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. && $$ LEZ061-168-169-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.251219T1200Z-251220T0500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142-143-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 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 The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162-163-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 02:24:19 432 WHUS71 KCLE 190823 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ144-164-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ148-149-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.251219T1200Z-251220T0500Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the- Lake OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145>147-165>167-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- 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- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * 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. && $$ LEZ061-168-169-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.251219T1200Z-251220T0500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ142-143-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 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 The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162-163-191630- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.251219T0900Z-251219T2100Z/ Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border- Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 323 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot below the critical mark this morning through this afternoon. Water levels will slowly climb back above the critical mark by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 08:58:14 008 WHUS71 KCLE 191457 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ144-164-192300- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knot gales with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 10 AM the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot and a half below the critical mark by midday. Water levels will rapidly climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ061-148-149-168-169-192300- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ145>147-165>167-192300- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- 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- 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * 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. && $$ LEZ142-143-192300- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 10 AM the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot and a half below the critical mark by midday. Water levels will rapidly climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162-163-192300- /O.EXT.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ 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- 957 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 10 AM the water level at Toledo was 21 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to drop to as much as a foot and a half below the critical mark by midday. Water levels will rapidly climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 11:59:19 955 WHUS71 KCLE 191758 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ144-164-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knot gales with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 1 PM the water level at Toledo was 37 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to be near the low point early this afternoon then climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ061-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0013.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ LEZ145>147-165>167-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ148-149-168-169-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ LEZ142-143-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 1 PM the water level at Toledo was 37 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to be near the low point early this afternoon then climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162-163-200200- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ 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- 1258 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 1 PM the water level at Toledo was 37 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to be near the low point early this afternoon then climb back above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 14:50:24 386 WHUS71 KCLE 192050 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ144-164-200300- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 330 PM the water level at Toledo was 23 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to rise above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ061-200500- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0013.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ LEZ145>147-165>167-200300- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the- Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ148-149-168-169-200500- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ LEZ142-143-200300- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 330 PM the water level at Toledo was 23 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to rise above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ LEZ162-163-200300- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ 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- 350 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 330 PM the water level at Toledo was 23 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 8 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to rise above the critical mark through the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 21:07:34 322 WHUS71 KCLE 200307 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ148-149-200900- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0080.251220T0307Z-251220T0900Z/ Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the- Lake OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ168-169-200415- /O.CAN.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ 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- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will gradually decrease overnight. $$ LEZ144-200900- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0080.251220T0307Z-251220T0900Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 20 knots and waves up to 3 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ164-200415- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Water levels will continue to rise overnight as winds shift towards the southwest and decrease. $$ LEZ145>147-200900- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0080.251220T0307Z-251220T0900Z/ Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH- Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ165>167-200415- /O.EXP.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ 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- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds will gradually decrease overnight. $$ LEZ142-143-200415- /O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Water levels will continue to rise overnight as winds shift towards the southwest and decrease. $$ LEZ162-163-200415- /O.EXP.KCLE.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251220T0300Z/ 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- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Water levels will continue to rise overnight as winds shift towards the southwest and decrease. $$ LEZ061-201115- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0013.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US- Canadian border- 1007 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://www.weather.gov/cle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||