A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas. Avon Point to Willowick OH. Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border. Vermilion to Avon Point OH. Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border. Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH. Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border. At 1037 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 20 nm north of Avon Point to near Huron, moving east at 45 knots.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE. The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.