Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from Reno Beach to Avon Point OH
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Reno Beach to Avon Point OH until 3:00 AM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Erie near Northern Ohio
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland OH. The alert is effective from August 22 at 1:30 AM EDT until August 22 at 3:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Nearshore and open waters from Reno Beach OH to Avon Point OH, including Reno Beach to The Islands OH, The Islands to Vermilion OH, and Vermilion to Avon Point OH. Locations impacted include Put-In-Bay, Western Vermilion, Huron, Kelleys Island, Sandusky Bay, and Vermilion. The warning also covers areas beyond 5 nm off shoreline to the US-Canadian border.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Put-In-Bay, moving east at 20 knots. Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:30 AM EDT to 3:00 AM EDT on August 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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