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weather NWS severe Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH; Conneaut OH to Ripley NY; 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 September 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM

Special Marine Warning

SMWCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Nearshore and Open waters from Geneva-on-the-lake OH to Ripley NY...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1012 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts, strong winds, and large hail were located along a line extending from near Ripley to near Erie to 12 nm north of Conneaut, moving east at 35 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, and large hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMP

Local conditions in Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH; Conneaut OH to Ripley NY; 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 may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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