Low Water Advisory issued March 12 at 9:20PM EDT until March 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* 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.* 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.9:20 PMMarch 12, 2026
