In effect from Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 9:52 AM - Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
The Islands OH.
When:
For the Low Water Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Additional Details:
Strong southwesterly to westerly winds will
cause water levels to fall back below the critical mark for safe
navigation which is one inch below low water datum. Water levels
are expected to fall to a foot or more below low water datum
this afternoon. Water levels are forecasted to return above the
critical mark tonight.
Instructions: Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Areas Impacted:
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH
Reno Beach to The Islands OH
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 9:52 AM - Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
Abnormally low water levels.
Where:
The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The
Islands OH.
When:
Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Below normal water levels will result in hazardous
navigating conditions.
Additional Details:
Strong southwesterly to westerly winds will
cause water levels to fall back below the critical mark for safe
navigation which is one inch below low water datum. Water levels
are expected to fall to a foot or more below low water datum
this afternoon. Water levels are forecasted to return above the
critical mark tonight.
Instructions: Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Areas Impacted:
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM offshoreline to US-Canadian border
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 9:52 AM - Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Cleveland OH
What:
For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 knots with gusts
up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Low Water
Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
Where:
The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to
Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The
Islands to Vermilion OH.
When:
Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Additional Details:
Strong southwesterly to westerly winds will
cause water levels to fall back below the critical mark for
safe navigation which is one inch below low water datum. Water
levels are expected to fall to a foot or more below low water
datum this afternoon. Water levels are forecasted to return
above the critical mark tonight.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Areas Impacted:
The Islands to Vermilion OH
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 9:39 AM - Wednesday, Oct 22 2025 9:45 PM
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
What:
During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained
winds up to 23 knots from the west with gusts up to 32 knots.
The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential
maximum wave height of 5 feet.
Where:
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to
North Cape MI.
When:
The maximum winds are expected around 10 AM EDT
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT
Wednesday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Additional Details:
Strong southwesterly to westerly winds will
cause water levels to fall below the critical mark for safe
navigation which is one inch below low water datum. Water levels
are expected to fall to a foot or more below low water datum
this afternoon. Water levels are forecasted to return above the
critical mark on Wednesday night.
Instructions: Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Areas Impacted:
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
