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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
953 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LEZ143>148-211000-
/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-
953 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
953 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LEZ149-211000-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
953 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Conneaut OH to
  Ripley NY.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LEZ040-210800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0067.250821T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
  Dunkirk.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
  that could capsize or damage 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
952 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-211000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
952 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
952 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

PAZ001-211000-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
952 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 Cleveland OH
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LEZ061-147>149-167>169-210900-
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-
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of waterspouts today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a chance of waterspouts through Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LEZ142>146-162>166-210900-
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-
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of waterspouts today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a chance of waterspouts through Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

OHZ007-009>012-089-210900-
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY 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...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

PAZ001-210900-
Northern Erie-
451 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.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...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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