Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Willowick to Conneaut OH
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for nearshore and open waters from Willowick to Conneaut OH until 5:30 AM EDT due to thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Ohio Lake Erie waters
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Cleveland OH. Effective from August 22, 2026 at 3:32 AM EDT until August 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Nearshore and open waters from Willowick OH to Conneaut OH, including Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH; Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH; and zones beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border. Locations impacted include Geneva-On-The-Lake, Willowick, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula, and Conneaut.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. Storm motion: northeast at 20 knots.
Timeline
Alert effective August 22, 2026 at 3:32 AM EDT and expires August 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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