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WHUS71 KCLE 121842
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
242 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LEZ061-130245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240413T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
242 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  waves 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LEZ142>144-130245-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240413T0200Z/
/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-
242 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* 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 10 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT
  Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong westerly winds are causing the
  water levels to drop over the western basin of Lake Erie today.
  Water levels may fall reaching near the critical low water mark
  of 15 inches around Toledo for safe marine navigation this
  afternoon and 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>164-130200-
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240413T0200Z/
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-
242 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong westerly winds are causing the
  water levels to drop over the western basin of Lake Erie today.
  Water levels may fall reaching near the critical low water mark
  of 15 inches around Toledo for safe marine navigation this
  afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ147>149-130245-
/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-
242 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ145-146-130245-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T2100Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
242 PM 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 40 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.

&&

$$

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