Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
943 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ040-041-091200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0015.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
943 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM
EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ142-143-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251211T0900Z/
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
knots and waves 1 to 4 feet expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
The Islands OH.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ144>149-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0011.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
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-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.
For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts
up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM
EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
346 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LCZ460-090930-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0094.251209T1200Z-251211T0900Z/
Lake St Clair-
346 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 27 knots from the
southwest with gusts up to 31 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
feet.
* WHERE...Lake St Clair.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EST
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
346 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ444-090930-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0094.251209T1200Z-251211T0900Z/
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
346 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 29 knots from the
southwest with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7
feet.
* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to
North Cape MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
943 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ040-041-091200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0015.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
943 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM
EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ061-164>169-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0011.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 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-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-
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45
knots and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH to
Buffalo NY.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ144>149-091500-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0075.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0011.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
909 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.
For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts
up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from the Islands OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM
EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ061-144>149-164>169-092115-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-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-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
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-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-
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Watch.
Low water conditions are expected on the western basin of Lake Erie
late Tuesday into Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ142-143-162-163-092115-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Southwest winds may near gale force across western Lake Erie late
Tuesday night and Wednesday. Additionally, low water conditions are
likely across the western basin late Tuesday through Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
OHZ003-006>010-017>020-027>033-036>038-047-092115-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-
Holmes-Knox-
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Southwest winds may gust to 40 MPH late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
A period of cold weather is expected this weekend, with highs
struggling to get into the 20s with lows in the single digits and
10s. Wind chills may dip below 0 Saturday and Sunday nights.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
OHZ011>014-021>023-089-PAZ001>003-092115-
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
411 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A period of accumulating wet snow is possible late Tuesday night
into Wednesday morning, with the greatest accumulation potential in
the higher terrain. Lingering lake effect will continue into the
snowbelt region Wednesday night and Thursday.
Southwest winds may gust to 40 MPH late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
A period of cold weather is expected this weekend, with highs
struggle to get into the 20s with lows in the single digits and 10s.
Wind chills may dip below 0 Saturday and Sunday nights. Additional
accumulating snow from lake effect or clipper systems is likely
between Friday and Sunday, but confidence in details is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-092100-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
400 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 /300 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Cold wind chill temperatures around zero can be expected tonight.
Light snowfall possible mainly north of US-30 with accumulations less
than 1 inch and minimal impacts expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Cold wind chill temperatures around zero are expected Tuesday early
morning and Friday morning with colder values expected Saturday
morning with values ranging from about 0 to -10 degrees.
Periods of rain/snow mix with the potential for some freezing rain
initially with the onset of precipitation Tuesday night. The wintry
mix would also make for slippery road conditions for Tuesday night
through Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
111 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
LEZ040-041-091815-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
111 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Two low pressure systems will cause southwest winds to increase
Tuesday through Wednesday. Winds may approach gale force during the
day Tuesday and again on Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hitchcock
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
111 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
NYZ012-019>021-085-091815-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
111 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Snow will develop late Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday
night. The snow may mix with rain for awhile Wednesday as
temperatures warm above freezing. Moderate snow accumulations are
possible across higher terrain.
Additional lake effect snow is expected late Wednesday night through
Thursday night, with additional moderate snow accumulations possible,
especially across higher terrain.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
105 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
PAZ007>009-015-016-091815-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-
105 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Depending on the extent of cloud cover, area wind chills may dip
below zero degrees early Tuesday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Back to back weather systems have potential for producing two
different periods of accumulating snow fall; the first prior to/during
the Wednesday morning commute and the second Wednesday night into
Thursday. If confidence increases on Winter Weather Advisory
accumulations or similar impacts, headlines may be needed.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
105 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>514-091815-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
105 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A low pressure system will foster accumulating snow late Wednesday
through Thursday along with period of gusty winds that could approach
advisory criteria (or potentially exceed, as is the case of eastern
Tucker County). If confidence increases on total accumulations and/or
impacts reaching various headline criteria, winter highlights may be
needed.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1250 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>097-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-091200-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-
Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-
Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-
Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-
1250 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central
Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Windy conditions are expected Wednesday, with gusts of 35-45 mph
possible.
Multiple rounds of accumulating snowfall will be possible Wednesday
night through Friday night.
Very cold air will filter into the region this upcoming weekend.
Wind chill values near or below zero are likely both Saturday and
Sunday mornings.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
