Low Water Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
345 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
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Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
345 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to
37 knots from the west with gusts up to 42 knots. The largest
significant waves will be 7 feet with a potential maximum wave
height of 10 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels expected.
* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to
North Cape MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST
Wednesday.
* 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...An abrupt push of strong southwest winds on
Lake Erie on Wednesday will allow for water levels to drop in
the western basin. Water levels will remain low through Thursday
night. The critical mark for safe navigation is five inches
below low water datum. Water levels for the western basin are
expected to drop to several feet below low water datum on
Wednesday and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
256 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
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Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
256 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with
gusts up to 50 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the
Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to
Vermilion OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay
to Vermilion OH.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Friday.
* 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...An abrupt push of strong southwest winds on
Wednesday will cause water levels to drop in the western basin
of Lake Erie through Thursday night. The critical mark for safe
navigation is five inches below low water datum. Water level
over the western basin is expected to drop to several feet
below low water datum on Wednesday and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
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