Low Water Advisory issued March 12 at 9:58AM EDT until March 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 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 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.* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 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 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.9:58 AMMarch 12, 2026
