Gale Watch 12/28/2024 12:13 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued December 28 at 3:13PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 12:13pm
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Willowick OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Willowick OH to Buffalo NY. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Area Description: 
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border; Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH; Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH; Conneaut OH to Ripley NY; 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH