Gale Warning issued March 15 at 5:38PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the
Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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…At 5:24 PM EDT Sunday, the water level at
Toledo was 12.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
for safe navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. The
upcoming gale is expected to cause water levels in the western
basin to fall below the critical mark around midday Monday. On
Tuesday, gradual easing of winds should allow water levels to
rebound to above the critical mark by daybreak.* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 45 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the
Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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…At 5:24 PM EDT Sunday, the water level at
Toledo was 12.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
for safe navigation is 6 inches below low water datum. The
upcoming gale is expected to cause water levels in the western
basin to fall below the critical mark around midday Monday. On
Tuesday, gradual easing of winds should allow water levels to
rebound to above the critical mark by daybreak.5:38 PMMarch 15, 2026
