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FZUS51 KCLE 170118
NSHCLE

Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

For waters within five nautical miles of shore

Waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. Occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

LEZ142>144-170815-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...West gales to 35 knots. A chance of snow
showers late this evening. Waves 6 to 9 feet. Waves occasionally
around 11 feet.
.TUESDAY...West winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots.
A chance of snow showers. Waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 1 to
3 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest
5 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to
1 foot or less.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Thursday through Saturday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 41 degrees, off Cleveland 37
degrees, and off Erie 37 degrees.

$$

LEZ145>147-170815-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...West gales to 35 knots. Snow showers likely
late this evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight.
Waves 10 to 14 feet. Waves occasionally around 18 feet.
.TUESDAY...West winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots.
A chance of snow showers. Waves 9 to 12 feet subsiding to 3 to
5 feet. Waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest
10 to 15 knots. A chance of snow showers. Waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally around 6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Thursday through Saturday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 41 degrees, off Cleveland 37
degrees, and off Erie 37 degrees.

$$

LEZ148-149-170815-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...West gales to 35 knots increasing to 40 knots.
Snow showers likely, then a chance of snow showers late. Waves
10 to 15 feet. Waves occasionally around 19 feet.
.TUESDAY...West gales to 35 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots.
Snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of snow showers
in the afternoon. Waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 5 to 8 feet.
Waves occasionally around 18 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest
10 to 15 knots. Snow showers likely. Waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. A
chance of snow showers in the morning. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Thursday through Saturday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 41 degrees, off Cleveland 37
degrees, and off Erie 37 degrees.

$$

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WHUS71 KCLE 170117
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

LEZ142>144-162>164-170930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Low Water
Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay
to Vermilion OH.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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...As of 9:06 PM EDT, the water level at
Toledo was 3.3 inches below low water datum. The critical mark
for safe navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. Gale
force winds on the lake will cause water levels in the western
basin to be mainly below the critical mark through most of
tonight. On Tuesday, gradual easing of winds should allow water
levels to rebound to above the critical mark by daybreak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LEZ145>147-165>167-170930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
Geneva-on-the-Lake OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from
Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LEZ061-148-149-168-169-170930-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-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-
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from
Geneva-on-the-Lake OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

497
WHUS51 KCLE 160721
SMWCLE
LEZ144>146-164>166-160845-
/O.NEW.KCLE.MA.W.0004.260316T0721Z-260316T0845Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
321 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Nearshore waters from The Islands OH to Willowick OH...
Open waters from The Islands OH to Willowick OH...

* Until 445 AM EDT.

* At 320 AM EDT, showers with isolated thunderstorms producing
damaging winds were located along a line extending from Huron to
12 nm south of Western Vermilion to 20 nm south of Vermilion,
moving northeast at 55 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Western Vermilion, Avon Point, Lorain Harbor, Vermilion, Huron,
Cleveland, and Willowick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 4138 8254 4141 8259 4168 8257 4169 8237
4207 8153 4158 8148 4149 8168 4146 8190
4147 8201 4143 8214 4138 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 228DEG 54KT 4139 8253 4122 8246 4109 8248

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...49KTS

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238
FZUS71 KCLE 160839
MWSCLE

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
439 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

LEZ146-166-160849-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MA.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0845Z/
439 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 445 AM EDT...

The affected areas were...
Nearshore and Open waters from Avon Point OH to Willowick OH...

The showers are weakening and moving out of the area and no longer
pose a significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 4151 8200 4186 8200 4207 8153 4175 8151
4172 8149 4158 8148 4149 8168 4146 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 0839Z 228DEG 54KT 4180 8191 4164 8184 4151 8187

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