Gale Watch issued March 15 at 9:50AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT…For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 30 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet possible.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…For the Low Water Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to 8 AM
EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A strong cold front will move across Lake
Erie early Monday morning with strong westerly winds behind it.
Water levels in the Western basin of Lake Erie are expected to
fall rapidly below the critical mark for safe marine navigation
Monday morning through at least Monday night. Water levels are
expected to slowly recover Tuesday as winds gradually decrease.* WHAT…For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 30 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 50 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet possible.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…For the Low Water Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to 8 AM
EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A strong cold front will move across Lake
Erie early Monday morning with strong westerly winds behind it.
Water levels in the Western basin of Lake Erie are expected to
fall rapidly below the critical mark for safe marine navigation
Monday morning through at least Monday night. Water levels are
expected to slowly recover Tuesday as winds gradually decrease.9:50 AMMarch 15, 2026
