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Low Water Advisory
Issued: 2:08 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 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 4 AM EDT Saturday. * 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...Strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. The lowest water levels are expected this evening. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:08 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 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 4 AM EDT Saturday. * 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...Strong west to southwest winds will cause water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is currently 6 inches below low water datum. The lowest water levels are expected this evening. 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:19 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. Strongest gusts expected south of a Toledo to Youngstown line. * WHERE...Portions of north-central and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
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