Miller Boat Line Anticipates Gale Winds, Adjusts Schedule

Gale Warning

Miller Ferry
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On Sunday, 12 April 2020, Miller Boat Line will run one trip to/from the islands since the forecast for running trips on Monday looks questionable. Boats will leave Put-in-Bay 1pm/Leave Catawba 1:30pm, and Leave Middle Bass 1:15pm/Leave Catawba 2:15pm.

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
955 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2020

Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
955 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2020

GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT
* WHAT...West gales to 40 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and
  waves 3 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Lake Erie.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels across the western basin will
  likely fall below the critical mark for safe navigation during
  the period of gale force winds.