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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:44 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT Monday. * 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... At 9:00 AM EDT this morning, the water level at Toledo was 6 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. Water levels remain low through the rest of today before the gradual easing of winds Tuesday allows 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: 1:44 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 31 knots from the west with gusts up to 43 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EDT Monday with the largest waves expected around 12 PM EDT Monday. * 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... At 9:00 AM EDT this morning, the water level at Toledo was 6 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. Water levels remain low through the rest of today before the gradual easing of winds Tuesday allows 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:59 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...The portion of southeast Michigan along and south of I-69 including metro Detroit to the Ohio border. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will continue this morning with falling temperatures continuing to support strong wind potential through the afternoon. Winds will be out of the southwest turning towards the west through the afternoon before flipping to the northwest later this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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