* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Low Water
Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
* 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…Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* 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…At 3:06 AM EST, the water level at Toledo
was 16.1 inches below low water datum. The critical mark for
safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Fluctuating
water levels in the western basin will likely remain below the
critical mark for safe navigation through this early afternoon
before rebounding to above the critical mark by this late
afternoon as west-southwesterly to westerly winds ease over Lake
Erie.