Low Water Advisory issued April 12 at 10:11PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

[NWS]

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 10 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...The current water level at Toledo is 19 inches above low water datum, which is above the critical mark for safe navigation of 16 inches. Water levels may briefly slosh back to near or just below 16 inches very early Saturday morning before rising safely above on Saturday.

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