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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:53 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 2:53 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH to Ripley NY. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
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