Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters Off Ohio
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Vermilion to Willowick OH until 4:45 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Erie near 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, 2026 at 3:52 AM EDT until August 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers nearshore and open waters from Vermilion OH to Willowick OH, including areas beyond 5 nm off the shoreline to the US-Canadian border. Impacted locations include Avon Point, Cleveland, Lorain Harbor, Willowick, and Vermilion.
What You Should Do
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Avoid the area.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 21 nm north of Fairport Harbor to 14 nm northwest of Willowick to near Avon Point. Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 4:45 AM EDT on August 22, 2026. Storms were moving east at 35 knots as of 3:51 AM EDT.
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