AREAS AFFECTED : MAUMEE BAY TO RENO BEACH OH; RENO BEACH TO THE ISLANDS OH; THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH; 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; THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH BEYOND 5 NM OFF SHORELINE TO US-CANADIAN BORDER
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 35 becoming
southwest knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8
feet expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low
water levels expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay
to Vermilion OH.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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 west to southwest winds will cause
water levels across the western basin to fall 1 to 2 feet
below low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation
is currently 6 inches below low water datum. The lowest water
levels are expected Friday evening.