470 WHUS71 KCLE 292110 MWWCLE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Cleveland OH 410 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019 ...Increasing Winds as Arctic Air Arrives... .A reinforcing shot of arctic air will overspread the lake this evening and winds will increase to gale force over the eastern half of Lake Erie. The strong winds will cause water levels to drop on the western basin posing a risk to vessels in the western basin of the lake through Thursday. LEZ061-167>169-300515- /O.CON.KCLE.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.190130T0900Z-190131T0300Z/ Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY- Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH- Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH- Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- 410 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. * Freezing Spray...The strong gusty winds will cause freezing spray in the open waters. Heavy freezing spray icing will take place on vessels due to the waves and very cold temperatures. * WAVES...6 to 11 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is issued when heavy freezing spray is expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...remain in port or avoid the warning area. A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ LEZ146>149-166-300515- /O.CON.KCLE.GL.W.0002.190130T0900Z-190131T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on- the Lake OH-Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the- Lake to Conneaut OH- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY- Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH- 410 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. * WAVES...2 to 4 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning is issued when winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and a properly equipped vessel. Mariners without the proper experience and vessel remain in port or should seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ LEZ142>144-162>164-300515- /O.CON.KCLE.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190201T0000Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH- Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH- Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH- Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH- Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH- 410 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * Water Levels...The water level is expected to drop below the critical mark for safe navigation around midnight tonight and will remain below the critical mark through the day Thursday. The water level is currently at 40 inches or 20 inches above the critical mark and is expected to drop to 5 inches above low water datum by Wednesday morning. * Impacts...Mariners should be alert for the possibility of grounding on the bottom of the lake due to the low water levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Low Water Advisory is issued when water levels are expected to be below the critical mark for safe navigation. Vessels may become grounded. Contact the Coast Guard for the latest water level. Mariners should use extreme caution or consider waiting until water levels rise. && $$