Gale Warning 12/29/2024 00:31 for areas

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