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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:17 AM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 1:17 AM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
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