Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:31AM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 12:31am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots
with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. 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, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 10 AM EST Monday.
* 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 1
inch above low water datum. Due to southwest gales on Lake Erie
the water level in the western basin of Lake Erie is forecast
to reach 6 to 12 inches below low water datum by Monday morning.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
The Islands to Vermilion OH; The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH