Special Marine Warning for Conneaut OH to Ripley NY Waters
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY until 2:15 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Erie waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Cleveland OH. Effective from August 24 at 1:22 AM EDT until August 24 at 2:15 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY. Open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border. Zones LEZ149 and LEZ169.
What You Should Do
Avoid the area. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
At 1:22 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 8 nm northeast of Erie, moving east at 10 knots. Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.
Timeline
Alert effective August 24 at 1:22 AM EDT. Expires August 24 at 2:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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