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546
FZUS61 KCLE 190827
GLFLE

Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
427 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

For waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on Lake Erie

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.

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will sweep across Lake Erie today followed by high
pressure 30.10 inches building into the region Thursday through
Friday. Low pressure 29.90 inches moves into the Great Lake on
Saturday with a cold front crossing late Saturday night into
Sunday.

LEZ162>164-191430-
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-
427 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 knots or
less. A chance of waterspouts early. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms early. Waves 2 feet or less.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the
evening. A chance of showers after midnight. Waves 1 foot or
less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Waves
1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.FRIDAY...Southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming south. Waves
1 foot or less.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms during the day.
Waves 2 feet or less.
.SUNDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

LEZ165>167-191430-
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-
427 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots.
A chance of waterspouts through early afternoon. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. A slight
chance of showers from late evening on. Waves 2 feet or less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Waves
1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Waves 1 foot
or less.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or
less.
.SUNDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

LEZ061-168-169-191430-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 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-
427 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. A chance of waterspouts through early afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms early,
then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms late
this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms early this afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
.TONIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Waves
1 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 10 knots or less. Waves 1 foot or
less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds less than 10 knots becoming
east. Waves 1 foot or less.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. Waves
1 foot or less.
.SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. Showers with
a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or less.
.SUNDAY...West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots. A chance of showers. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

LEZ161-191430-
MAFOR 1909/
ERIE WEST 1/3 12620 11610 11600 11500 13200. A chance of
waterspouts this morning. A chance of showers this morning and
overnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet today. Waves 1 foot or less tonight.

ERIE CENTRAL 1/3 12620 11710 12600 11800 11100 11200. A chance of
waterspouts today. A chance of showers this morning. Waves 2 to 4
feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet today. Waves 2 feet or less
tonight.

ERIE EAST 1/3 11520 11616 11610 12600 11700 11800 11100. A chance
of waterspouts today. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet
today. Waves 1 to 3 feet tonight.

$$



975
FZUS51 KCLE 190812
NSHCLE

Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 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>144-191415-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...West winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest less than
10 knots. A chance of waterspouts early. A chance of showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms early. Waves 2 feet or less.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Waves 1 foot or
less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Partly
sunny in the morning, then clearing. Waves 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming
southeast. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Friday through Sunday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 78 degrees, off Cleveland 76
degrees, and off Erie 78 degrees.

$$

LEZ145-146-191415-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest and
diminishing to 5 to 10 knots. A chance of waterspouts through
early afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms early, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
.TONIGHT...North winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of showers overnight. Waves 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast. A
chance of showers in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming
southeast. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Friday through Sunday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 78 degrees, off Cleveland 76
degrees, and off Erie 78 degrees.

$$

LEZ147>149-191415-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 5 to 10 knots. A chance of waterspouts through
early afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms early, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late this morning. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. Waves 2 to 4
feet through early afternoon, subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late.
.TONIGHT...Northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming east. A
slight chance of showers overnight. Waves 2 feet or less.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. Partly
sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming east.
Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Friday through Sunday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 78 degrees, off Cleveland 76
degrees, and off Erie 78 degrees.

$$



547
FZUS51 KCLE 190812
SRFCLE

Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

OHZ003-192115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts early. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms early.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph diminishing to
under 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
during the late evening and early
morning.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northeast.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ007-192115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts early. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms
early.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers from
late evening on.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 mph or less.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming east.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ009-192115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts early. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms
early. A slight chance of showers early
this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers from
late evening on.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds under 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ010-192115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low early, then None from late morning
on.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts early. A chance of
waterspouts early this afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early, then a slight
chance of showers during the late
morning and early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers from
late evening on.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
showers early.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming east.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ011-192115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low through early afternoon, then None
late.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts through early afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early, then a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms
late this morning. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms
early this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
after midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ012-192115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet through early afternoon,
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low through early afternoon, then None
late.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts through early afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms through early
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
east.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less,
becoming east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

OHZ089-192115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet through early afternoon,
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low through early afternoon, then None
late.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts through early afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early, then showers
likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late this morning. A
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy in the evening, then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then
becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less,
becoming east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
A chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

$$

PAZ001-192115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
412 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet through early afternoon,
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low through early afternoon, then None
late.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
waterspouts through early afternoon.
Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this morning, then a
chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms early this afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
west 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northeast.

.THURSDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny in the morning, then
becoming mostly sunny. A chance of
showers late in the morning.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:33 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming
east.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle


$$



050
WHUS51 KCLE 191345 CCA
SMWCLE
LEZ145>148-165>168-191515-
/O.COR.KCLE.MA.W.0093.260819T1340Z-260819T1515Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
Issued by National Weather Service Buffalo NY
945 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Nearshore and Open waters from Vermilion OH to Conneaut OH...

* Until 1115 AM EDT.

* At 945 AM EDT, showers producing waterspouts were located along a
line extending from near Conneaut to 13 nm north of Avon Point,
moving east at 20 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small
craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Geneva-On-The-Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous
seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 4149 8221 4171 8228 4208 8091 4187 8090
4185 8101 4177 8123 4176 8129 4171 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1345Z 264DEG 18KT 4200 8089 4172 8223

WATERSPOUT...OBSERVED
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

TMA



265
FZUS71 KCLE 191516
MWSCLE

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
Issued by National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1116 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

LEZ145>147-165>167-191526-
/O.EXP.KCLE.MA.W.0093.000000T0000Z-260819T1515Z/
1116 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING EXPIRED AT 1115 AM EDT...

The affected areas were...
Nearshore and Open waters from Vermilion OH to Geneva-on-the-lake
OH...

The showers have moved out of the area and no longer pose a
significant threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 4149 8221 4171 8228 4196 8133 4176 8128
4176 8129 4171 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 264DEG 18KT 4205 8031 4177 8165

$$

Reynolds