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WHUS71 KCLE 300214
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

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/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-251130T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0011.251130T0800Z-251201T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T0900Z-251130T2100Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. For
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up
  to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. For
  the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 9:00 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 23.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 5 inches below low water datum. Water
  levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are expected to fall
  below the critical mark for safe navigation between 3 AM and 7
  AM Sunday and then rebound to above the critical mark during
  Sunday 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0011.251130T0800Z-251201T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T0900Z-251130T2100Z/
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-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
  expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Reno Beach to
  Vermilion OH.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 PM EST
  Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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 9:00 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 23.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 5 inches below low water datum. Water
  levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are expected to fall
  below the critical mark for safe navigation between 3 AM and 7
  AM Sunday and then rebound to above the critical mark during
  Sunday 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-251130T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T0900Z-251201T0000Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 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 to
  Willowick OH.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.251130T0300Z-251130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T1200Z-251201T0600Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet
  expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots
  with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T0900Z-251201T0000Z/
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-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50
  knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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>169-301015-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0011.251130T1200Z-251201T0600Z/
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-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and
  waves 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-251201T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0011.251130T0800Z-251201T0300Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the
  Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday.
  For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:00 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 23.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 5 inches below low water datum. Water
  levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are expected to fall
  below the critical mark for safe navigation between 3 AM and 7
  AM Sunday and then rebound to above the critical mark during
  Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ162-301015-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0011.251130T0800Z-251201T0300Z/
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
914 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Reno
  Beach OH.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
  navigating conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:00 PM EST Saturday, the water level at
  Toledo was 23.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
  for safe navigation is 5 inches below low water datum. Water
  levels in the western basin of Lake Erie are expected to fall
  below the critical mark for safe navigation between 3 AM and 7
  AM Sunday and then rebound to above the critical mark during
  Sunday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

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