* WHAT…Abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE…The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The
Islands OH.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…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.