Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Nearshore and Open Waters Near Cleveland
NWS Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for Lake Erie waters from The Islands to Geneva-on-the-Lake due to strong thunderstorms and 50-knot wind gusts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Special Marine Warning for the nearshore and open waters of Lake Erie. This alert is effective immediately and was triggered by radar-indicated strong thunderstorms moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers nearshore and open waters from The Islands, OH, to Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH. Specific locations impacted include:
- Western Vermilion
- Avon Point
- Huron
- Willowick
- Lorain Harbor
- Vermilion
- Cleveland
What You Should Do
Mariners and those on the water should move to safe harbor immediately until hazardous weather conditions pass. Small craft are at risk of damage due to high winds and sudden wave increases. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central and northeastern Ohio until 5:00 PM EDT.
Expected Conditions
At 11:20 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was located extending from 6 nautical miles east of Kelleys Island to 11 nautical miles southwest of Huron. These storms are moving northeast at a speed of 65 knots. The primary hazard is wind gusts reaching nearly 50 knots, which may result in suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective from 11:21 AM EDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 12:15 PM EDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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