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...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point OH. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
Area Description: 
Vermilion to Avon Point OH; Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH