Marine Forecast/Warnings (2024)

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FZUS61 KCLE 070825
GLFLE

Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
425 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

For waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on Lake Erie

Waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. Occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.SYNOPSIS...
A ridge averaging 30.10 inches will settle over Lake Erie today
and Monday. The ridge then exits eastward allowing a warm front to
lift across the lake Monday night. A cold front sweeps
southeastward across Lake Erie Tuesday night and stalls near the
lake allowing the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Beryl to move near
the lake by Wednesday evening with a pressure near 29.70 inches.
High pressure 30.00 inches will attempt to build over the lake
late Thursday.

LEZ162>164-071430-
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-
425 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...Northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming east. Waves
1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Waves
1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 knots or less becoming east. Waves
1 foot or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Waves
1 foot or less.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming north. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or less.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north. Waves
1 to 3 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LEZ165>167-071430-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
425 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...West winds 10 knots or less becoming northwest. Waves
1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...East winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds less than 10 knots becoming northeast.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Waves
1 foot or less.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds around 10 knots becoming northeast. A
chance of showers. Waves 2 feet or less.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY...West winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LEZ061-168-169-071430-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
425 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...West winds less than 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...South winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds less than 10 knots becoming northeast.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 knots or less becoming south. Waves
1 foot or less.
.TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast. A chance
of showers Tuesday night. Waves 2 feet or less.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. A
chance of showers during the day. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

LEZ161-071430-
MAFOR 0709/
ERIE WEST 1/3 13600 11800 11200 12300 11400. Waves 1 foot or
less.

ERIE CENTRAL 1/3 13600 11700 11100 13300. Waves 1 foot or less.

ERIE EAST 1/3 12600 12700 11500 11400 12300. Waves 2 feet or
less.

661
FZUS51 KCLE 070828
NSHCLE

Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
428 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

For waters within five nautical miles of shore

Waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. Occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

LEZ142>144-071415-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
428 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...West winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast. Sunny.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 knots or less becoming south. Mostly
clear. Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 knots or less becoming east. Sunny.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Partly
cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves 1 foot
or less.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Tuesday through Thursday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 75 degrees, off Cleveland 71
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

LEZ145>147-071415-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
428 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...Southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming north. Sunny.
Waves 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast.
Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast.
Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south.
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves
1 foot or less.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Tuesday through Thursday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 75 degrees, off Cleveland 71
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

LEZ148-149-071415-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
428 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...Southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming northwest.
Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
.TONIGHT...Light and variable winds. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot
or less.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds less than 10 knots. Sunny. Waves 1 foot
or less.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 knots or less becoming south.
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves
1 foot or less.

See Lake Erie open lakes forecast for Tuesday through Thursday.

The water temperature off Toledo is 75 degrees, off Cleveland 71
degrees, and off Erie 72 degrees.

561
WHUS71 KCLE 011201
MWWCLE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
801 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024

LEZ145>149-011315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240701T1200Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
801 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

North to northeast flow up to 20 kt will continue for the next
hour or two with waves in the 2 to 4 ft range. Winds should stay
below 20 kt and below 4 ft and will trend down this morning.
Therefore, will allow the Small Craft Advisory to expire.

LEZ144-011315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240701T1200Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
801 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

348
FZUS51 KCLE 070830
SRFCLE

Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

OHZ003-072115-
Lucas-
Including the beaches of Maumee Bay State Park
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming east.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less,
becoming south.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
southeast.
Sunrise.....................6:07 AM.
Sunset......................9:10 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ007-072115-
Ottawa-
Including the beaches of East Harbor
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................6:05 AM.
Sunset......................9:08 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less,
becoming south.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ009-072115-
Erie-
Including the beaches of Kelleys Island
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................6:04 AM.
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
east.
Sunrise.....................6:05 AM.
Sunset......................9:07 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ010-072115-
Lorain-
Including the beaches of Lakeview Park Beach
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................6:03 AM.
Sunset......................9:05 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:03 AM.
Sunset......................9:05 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ011-072115-
Cuyahoga-
Including the beaches of Huntington Beach, Edgewater Park,
and Euclid Beach
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................9:03 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming
north.
Sunrise.....................6:01 AM.
Sunset......................9:03 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ012-072115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Headlands Beach and Fairport Harbor
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................5:58 AM.
Sunset......................9:02 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................5:59 AM.
Sunset......................9:02 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

OHZ089-072115-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the beaches of Lakeshore Park and Conneaut
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................5:55 AM.
Sunset......................9:01 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................5:56 AM.
Sunset......................9:00 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East
winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southwest.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

PAZ001-072115-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Presque Isle
430 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming
northwest.
Sunrise.....................5:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:59 PM.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................5:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:59 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
southeast.
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming southwest.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/cle

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Generally, wind gusts of 34 knots (39 mph) or more are often strong enough to capsize small boats, especially when they catch the boater off-guard.

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Are boats OK in the rain? ›

Boating in the rain is okay.

If it's only raining, meaning no thunderstorms or strong winds are predicted, you can still boat. In fact, if you're like those of us who didn't hesitate to go swimming when it rained when we were kids, half the fun is getting wet.

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Is there a crack in the Atlantic Ocean? ›

US scientists have discovered cracks at the bottom of the North Atlantic which they believe may augur an underwater landslide, sending tidal waves more than 20ft high towards North Carolina, Virginia and the US capital, Washington.

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Can you swim in the ocean at Atlantic City? ›

Swimmers, it's hard to resist the rolling waves on Atlantic City beaches for body surfing and body boarding - but please stay safe. Swim only when lifeguards are present. Atlantic City Beach Patrol is on site daily from 10 AM - 6 PM in the summer.

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Is the Atlantic Ocean growing or sinking? ›

Approximately 180 million years ago, the supercontinent Pangea broke up, forming the Atlantic Ocean between continents. Since then, the Atlantic Ocean has been growing gradually — over the course of millions of years, it has expanded at a rate of about 1.5 inches per year, Insider said.

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How do you know if the sea will be rough? ›

The wind is responsible for creating waves and swell, and the easiest indicator of sea conditions is wind speed. Wind speed is measured in knots, which are based on nautical miles. Five-knot winds or less will be barely noticeable, and you should have calm seas and ideal boating conditions.

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Is the North Sea rough right now? ›

Northwesterly 4 to 6, backing northerly 2 to 4. Moderate or rough, becoming mainly moderate later. Showers. Good.

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What wave height is considered rough seas? ›

Wave explanations

Description	Height (metres)	Effect
Slight	0.5 - 1.25	Waves rock buoys and small craft
Moderate	1.25 - 2.5	Sea becoming furrowed
Rough	2.5 - 4	Sea deeply furrowed
Very rough	4-6	Sea much disturbed with rollers having steep fronts

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Is 14 knots choppy? ›

Sustained winds around 14 - 16 knots (Beaufort Scale 4) capable of driving seas of 4 - 6 feet. Small to moderate waves but with a long form. Bay and inland waters becoming choppy. Conditions typical for "Small Craft To Exercise Caution".

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