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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

LEZ143>148-220300-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-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-
343 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
342 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-220300-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
342 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, and northern
  Ashtabula Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
  lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
  carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
  structures extending out into the lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
346 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-220830-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
346 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Areas of fog will be possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Thunderstorms will be possible Friday night into Saturday and
again Sunday night into Monday. Thunderstorms are not expected to
be severe but will be capable of lightning and on Monday could
also include small hail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

LEZ142>146-162>166-220745-
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-
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-
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-
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of waterspouts this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-220745-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-Willowick to Geneva-on-
the-Lake OH beyond 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-
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of waterspouts this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-220745-
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
339 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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