First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:38:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:38:15 PM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:47PM EDT until October 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a marine warning for Ohio nearshore and open waters until 6:30 PM EDT on October 16. Showers producing waterspouts were reported moving southeast, with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater listed as a hazard.

Why it matters

The warning identifies a short-lived waterspout and high-wind hazard affecting named Ohio shoreline and marine areas.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:47PM EDT until October 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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