Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters Near Cleveland
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Vermilion to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH until 5:30 AM EDT due to strong thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Erie near Cleveland OH
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Cleveland OH. Effective from September 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT until September 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Nearshore and open waters from Vermilion OH to Geneva-on-the-lake OH, including zones LEZ145, LEZ146, LEZ147, LEZ165, LEZ166, and LEZ167. Locations impacted include Geneva-On-The-Lake, Willowick, Avon Point, Fairport Harbor, and Cleveland. Also covers areas beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border.
What You Should Do
Avoid the warned waters. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms located along a line extending from 22 nm northwest of Fairport Harbor to 15 nm north of Avon Point, moving southeast at 50 knots. Hazard: Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
Alert effective September 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT and expires September 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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