Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 10:04AM EST until December 4 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 7:04am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the
Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45
knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Wednesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, winds Wednesday
morning will initially be out of the southwest and may be just
under 34 knots across the nearshore zones. However, Wednesday
evening winds will shift to become northwesterly and increase to
30 to 35 knots along the lakeshore.
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:
The Islands to Vermilion OH; 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