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WHUS71 KCLE 120759
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
359 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LEZ061-122000-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.W.0010.240412T1200Z-240413T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
359 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  waves 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-122000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
359 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-122000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
359 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-122000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
359 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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