A low water advisory has been issued for the western basin of Lake Erie, where falling water levels are expected to create hazardous conditions for mariners.
The National Weather Service (NWS) advisory, which is in effect from 8 a.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday, applies to nearshore waters near Michigan and Ohio, as strong winds push water eastward across the lake.
Why It Matters
Water levels in Lake Erie’s western basin are forecast to drop below the critical navigation threshold Monday morning.
The drop poses risks for mariners operating in typically safe zones, potentially increasing the chance of vessel groundings or damage.
What To Know
According to the NWS, the water level at Toledo, Ohio, was 20 inches above the low water datum, or base elevation, at 4 a.m. Monday but was in danger of falling below the critical mark, which is one inch above the low water datum…