Special Marine Warning for The Islands to Vermilion OH; Vermilion to Avon Point OH; The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- The Islands to Vermilion OH, The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Vermilion to Avon Point OH, Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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What is happening
For the following areas... Nearshore and Open waters from The Islands OH to Avon Point OH... At 440 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Western Vermilion, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
For the following areas... Nearshore and Open waters from The Islands OH to Avon Point OH... At 440 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Western Vermilion, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Western Vermilion, Lorain Harbor, Vermilion, and Avon Point.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Update
Special Marine Warning issued August 22 at 4:40PM EDT until August 22 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Official revision - Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 22 at 4:12PM EDT until August 22 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cleveland OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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