* WHAT…For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.
* WHERE…The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to
Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from The
Islands to Vermilion OH.
* WHEN…For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST
Thursday.
* 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…As of 900 PM Wednesday, the water level at
Toledo was 10 inches above low water datum. The critical mark
for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Strong
west winds will develop and cause water levels in the western
basin to drop below the critical mark. Water levels will fall as
low as 2 feet below low water datum on Thursday morning. Winds
will decrease on Thursday afternoon and allow for water levels
to return to normal.