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Dense Smoke Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
947 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-162200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.MS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260717T0800Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
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-
947 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dense smoke will reduce visibility to one nautical mile.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH
  to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay
  OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
345 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-170745-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
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-
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-
345 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Canadian wildfire smoke over Lake Erie could result in periodic
visibilities as low as one nautical mile or less today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms late Saturday
afternoon into Saturday night. Strong winds and large hail are the
primary hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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