Small Craft Advisory 12/02/2024 12:24 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 2 at 3:24PM EST until December 4 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 2, 2024 - 12:24pm
Expires: 
December 2, 2024 - 8:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 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: 
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH