Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory,
west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Avon Point to Willowick OH; Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH; Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH; Conneaut OH to Ripley NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: