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580
FZUS61 KCLE 201953
GLFLE

Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 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 slowly push south of Lake Erie tonight. The lake
will be between high pressure 30.40 inches to the north and low
pressure 29.90 inches to the south for at least the first half of
the week. High pressure 30.20 inches will build over the Great
Lakes by Friday.

LEZ162-163-210230-
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-
353 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers
this evening. A slight chance of showers late. Waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 3 to 6 feet.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. A chance of showers
through early afternoon, then a slight chance of showers late.
Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 5 to
8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves
occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds to 30 knots becoming east. A
chance of showers. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around
10 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers.
Waves 3 to 6 feet.
.THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

$$

LEZ164>167-210230-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
353 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers
early, then a slight chance of showers late this evening. Waves
2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally around
9 feet.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. A slight chance of
showers through early afternoon, then a chance of showers late.
Waves 5 to 9 feet. Waves occasionally around 11 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 10 feet.
Waves occasionally around 13 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 10 feet. Waves
occasionally around 13 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds to 30 knots. A chance of showers.
Waves 5 to 9 feet. Waves occasionally around 11 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers.
Waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally
around 9 feet.
.THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast. Waves
1 to 3 feet.

$$

LEZ061-168-169-210230-
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-
353 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 7 feet.
Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet.
Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. A chance of showers.
Waves 3 to 6 feet.
.THURSDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet, then
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots. Waves 2 feet or less.

$$

LEZ161-210230-
MAFOR 2021/
ERIE WEST 1/3 13120 14130 11130. A chance of showers this evening
and Monday morning. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet,
and occasionally around 9 feet tonight. Waves 5 to 9 feet, and
occasionally around 11 feet Monday.

ERIE CENTRAL 1/3 13120 12130 11230 12130. Waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 4 to 7 feet, and occasionally around 9 feet tonight.
Waves 5 to 9 feet, and occasionally around 11 feet Monday.

ERIE EAST 1/3 11110 12120 14130 11130. Waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 3 to 5 feet tonight. Waves 3 to 6 feet, and occasionally
around 9 feet Monday.

$$



514
FZUS51 KCLE 201944
NSHCLE

Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 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>144-210215-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
344 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers
this evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. A
chance of showers late. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to
6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers.
Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. A chance of showers in the evening. Waves 5 to 8 feet.
Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots.
A chance of showers in the morning. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves
occasionally around 10 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off Cleveland 72
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

$$

LEZ147-148-210215-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
344 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east 15 to
20 knots. A slight chance of showers early. Waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.MONDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northeast. A slight
chance of showers. Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy.
Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots.
Mostly cloudy. Waves 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally around
9 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off Cleveland 72
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

$$

LEZ145-146-210215-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
344 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east. A chance
of showers this evening. A slight chance of showers late. Waves
2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around
7 feet.
.MONDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northeast. A chance
of showers. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of
showers in the evening. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally
around 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves
5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off Cleveland 72
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

$$

LEZ149-210215-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
344 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet.
.MONDAY...East winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northeast. Mostly
cloudy. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Waves occasionally around 6 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy.
Waves 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. A chance of showers in
the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Waves occasionally around
6 feet.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off Cleveland 72
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

$$



417
WHUS71 KCLE 201942
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
342 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

LEZ142>146-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0041.260921T0000Z-260924T0200Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-
342 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Willowick OH.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ147-148-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0041.260921T0600Z-260924T0200Z/
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-
342 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Willowick to
Conneaut OH.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ149-210345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0041.260921T1200Z-260923T0000Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
342 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO
8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Conneaut OH to
Ripley NY.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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



143
FZUS51 KCLE 201945
SRFCLE

Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

OHZ003-210915-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of
showers after midnight. A chance of
showers late.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................7:35 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................7:33 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after
midnight.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming
east.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 20 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy.
East winds 15 to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

OHZ007-210915-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers early,
then showers likely. A chance of
showers from late evening on.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
through early afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:31 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming
east.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East winds 20 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Windy. East winds
15 to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

OHZ009-210915-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers early,
then showers likely. A chance of
showers from late evening on.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:32 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
early.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 20 to 30 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

OHZ010-210915-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. A slight chance of showers
late.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:30 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

OHZ011-210915-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers, then a
slight chance of showers late in the
evening.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................7:28 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................7:26 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing
to 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

$$

OHZ012-210915-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers early,
then a slight chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................7:27 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
east.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 20 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................7:25 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. East
winds 15 to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Windy. East
winds 15 to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing
to 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

$$

OHZ089-210915-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
early, then a slight chance of
showers.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing
to 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph, becoming
east.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................7:23 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 30 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds
15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

PAZ001-210915-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
345 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers early.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing
to 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east.

.TUESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................7:20 PM.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in
the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 25 mph.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 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


$$



634
WHUS51 KCLE 160353
SMWCLE
LEZ142>144-162-163-160515-
/O.NEW.KCLE.MA.W.0132.260916T0353Z-260916T0515Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1153 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Nearshore waters from Maumee Bay OH to Vermilion OH... Open waters
from Maumee Bay OH to The Islands OH...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 1152 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near North Cape,
moving east at 30 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and frequent lightning.

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Reno Beach, Put-In-Bay, Kelleys Island, and Sandusky Bay.

LAT...LON 4170 8347 4172 8344 4172 8341 4180 8333
4196 8311 4186 8306 4167 8268 4167 8260
4140 8261 4140 8272 4143 8281 4140 8286
4140 8296 4147 8311 4156 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 0352Z 270DEG 28KT 4174 8330

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

$$

26



141
FZUS71 KCLE 160444
MWSCLE

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1244 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

LEZ142>144-162-163-160454-
/O.CAN.KCLE.MA.W.0132.000000T0000Z-260916T0515Z/
1244 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Nearshore waters from Maumee Bay OH to Vermilion OH...
Open waters from Maumee Bay OH to The Islands OH...

The thunderstorm has weakened and no longer poses a significant
threat to boaters.

LAT...LON 4170 8347 4172 8344 4172 8341 4180 8333
4196 8311 4186 8306 4167 8268 4167 8260
4140 8261 4140 8272 4143 8281 4140 8286
4140 8296 4147 8311 4156 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 0443Z 270DEG 28KT 4174 8276

$$

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