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FZUS61 KCLE 021412
Open Lake Forecast for Lake Erie
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
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 warm front will lift north across Lake Erie tonight, and then
settle back south as a stationary front near the lake Friday.
The front will lift north again on Saturday ahead of low pressure
deepening to 29.60 inches as it tracks through the Upper Great
Lakes. This low will extend a cold front east across Lake Erie
Saturday night, followed by weak high pressure 30.20 inches on
Monday.
LEZ162-163-022015-
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-
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
REST OF TODAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast
10 to 15 knots. Patchy fog. A chance of showers late this
morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms late. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
TONIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet.
FRIDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east.
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 2 feet or less.
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms during the day,
then a chance of showers Saturday night. Waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 2 to 4 feet.
SUNDAY
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding
to 1 to 3 feet.
MONDAY
West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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LEZ164>166-022015-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
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-
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
REST OF TODAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. Rain showers likely late this morning. A slight chance
of rain showers and thunderstorms late. Waves 3 to 6 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
TONIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Showers likely with a slight chance
of thunderstorms late. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
FRIDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10 to
15 knots. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming east. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers
with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots. Showers likely. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to
5 feet.
SUNDAY
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 6 feet building
to 4 to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally
around 9 feet.
MONDAY
West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north. A chance of
rain showers Monday night. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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LEZ061-167>169-022015-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 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-
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
REST OF TODAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east
10 to 15 knots. Rain showers likely late this morning, then a
chance of rain showers early this afternoon. A slight chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms late. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet.
TONIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south and
increasing to 15 to 25 knots. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Showers likely
with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet.
FRIDAY
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. A chance
of showers. Waves 3 to 5 feet.
FRIDAY NIGHT
West winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northeast. A
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of rain showers overnight. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to
1 to 3 feet.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots. Rain showers. Waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to
5 feet.
SUNDAY
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 6 feet building
to 4 to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally
around 9 feet.
MONDAY
West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north 15 to
20 knots. A chance of rain showers Monday night. Waves 1 to
3 feet.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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LEZ161-022015-
MAFOR 0215/
LAKE ERIE WESTERN 1/3: 12210 11410 12420 13520. A chance of rain showers
late this morning. A chance of showers overnight. Waves 3 to 5
feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet this afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet tonight. Waves 3 to 5 feet Friday
morning.
LAKE ERIE CENTRAL 1/3: 12210 11310 12420 11426 12520. Waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet this afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet tonight. Waves 3 to 5 feet Friday
morning.
LAKE ERIE EASTERN 1/3: 12110 11200 11310 11430 11436 11426 11520. Waves 2
to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet this afternoon. Waves 1 to 3
feet building to 3 to 5 feet tonight. Waves 3 to 5 feet Friday
morning.
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