Special Marine Warning Issued for Ohio Lake Erie Waters
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Avon Point to Conneaut OH until 2:15 PM EDT due to strong thunderstorms producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Ohio Lake Erie waters
- 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 12:43 PM EDT until August 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers nearshore waters from Avon Point OH to Conneaut OH and open waters from Willowick OH to Conneaut OH, including zones LEZ146, LEZ147, LEZ148, LEZ167, and LEZ168. Locations impacted include Geneva-On-The-Lake, Willowick, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula, and Conneaut.
What You Should Do
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Residents and boaters should avoid the area.
Expected Conditions
At 12:42 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 18 nm north of Fairport Harbor to near Willowick, moving east at 25 knots. Hazards include wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 12:43 PM EDT to 2:15 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
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