Severe thunderstorm creates hazard on Lake Erie


Audio|Source: NOAA Weather Radio WNG698
01:40
Transcript:
Marine weather statement for the following marine locations, Lake Erie from Avon Point to Willowick beyond five miles from shore, Avon Point to Willowick, Vermilion to Avon Point, and Lake Erie from Vermilion to Avon Point beyond five miles from shore. A strong thunderstorm over the waters. The areas affected include Avon Point to Willowick. Avon Point to Willowick beyond five nautical miles offshoreline to us Canadian border, Bramillion to Avon Point, Bramillion to Avon Point beyond Avan Point, beyond Canadian border. At 9.11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of reducing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Avon Point, moving east at 35 knots. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally high waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until the storm passes. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a special marine warning for near shore and open waters from Reno Beach, Ohio to Willow Wick, Ohio, until 11.15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. At 9.18 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Strong thunderstorms were located eight nautical miles west of Put-in Bay, moving east at 30 knots. Hazard, wind gusts to 40 knots. Source, radar. Impact, small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include Put-in Bay, Western Vermilion, Kelly's Island, Avon Point, Sanjusky Bay, Huron, Willowick, Cleveland, Lorraine Harbor, and Vermilion.
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Avon Point, Avon Lake, OH 44012
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