Overnight, expect strong winds from the west-northwest at 18 to 20 knots, gusting up to 29 knots. There’s a slight chance of rain showers before 2 AM, transitioning to a chance of snow showers. Waves will build from 2 feet to 4 feet.
Weekend Forecast from the National Weather Service Cleveland
Saturday’s forecast from the National Weather Service Cleveland calls for continued strong winds from the northwest at 14 to 18 knots, with gusts as high as 26 knots. Snow showers are possible before 3 PM, with waves reaching 3 to 4 feet. Saturday night, the northwest wind will decrease to around 7 knots. There’s a slight chance of snow showers after 11 PM. Waves will subside from 2 feet to 1 foot or less. Sunday will see lighter winds from the west-northwest at 7 to 10 knots and mostly sunny skies. Waves will be 1 foot or less. Sunday night, variable winds less than 5 knots will become southerly around 6 knots in the evening. Skies will be mostly clear with waves remaining at 1 foot or less.
National Weather Service Cleveland’s Extended Forecast
The National Weather Service Cleveland forecasts mostly sunny skies and south-southwest winds around 7 knots on Monday, with waves remaining at 1 foot or less. Monday night, winds will shift to the south at 8 to 10 knots under mostly cloudy skies. Waves will stay at 1 foot or less. Tuesday’s forecast includes south winds around 12 knots and a chance of showers. Waves will remain at 1 foot or less. Tuesday night, expect stronger winds from the south-southeast at 11 to 16 knots, gusting to 22 knots, accompanied by showers. Waves will still be 1 foot or less.
Wave heights provided are for ice-free areas. Consult the National Weather Service Cleveland’s Lake Erie open lakes forecast for a detailed outlook from Monday through Wednesday. Current water temperatures are 35 degrees off Toledo, 34 degrees off Cleveland, and 33 degrees off Erie. Mariners are advised that this forecast is for a single location. For comprehensive safety, refer to the zone forecast (MapClick.php?zoneid=LEZ145) and the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) graphics (//graphical.weather.gov/sectors/eastgrtlakesMarineDay.php?#tabs) for a broader regional perspective, available from the National Weather Service Cleveland. Remember that conditions at a specific point might not meet the criteria for Small Craft Advisories, Gale, or Storm warnings. These advisories are issued for the entire zone, and mariners should heed them accordingly.
