Environment Canada’s Marine Forecast has issued a Strong Wind Warning for Western Lake Erie.
Weather forecasts are calling for sustained winds from the northeast to easterly direction for the rest of the weekend and into Monday.
During this period sustained wind speeds could reach 35 to 40 km/hr.
The highest winds are expected this evening and overnight tonight and late Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Marine Forecast predicts waves on Lake Erie to reach 1 m in height this afternoon and 1.5 m tomorrow afternoon.
The northeast winds are expected to push the waters of Lake Erie to the western end causing elevated water levels for the western basin as well as the Rondeau Bay area.
High water levels will make shoreline areas more susceptible to flooding and damage from any waves generated by the strong winds. Currently, the forecasted conditions are not as severe as those that caused flooding in the Rose Beach Line, Rondeau Bay and Erieau areas back in April.
Nor are the winds forecasted to be from a direction that has typically caused flooding along Erie Shore Drive.
However, there is a risk of shoreline flooding and damaging waves should conditions change for the worse. \
Residents in vulnerable areas along the Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay shorelines should pay attention to local conditions and prepare accordingly.
People should take extra caution and avoid the shoreline should conditions get rough.
The waves can be strong and the shoreline slippery.
There could also be hazardous debris within the waves and water which could be thrown onto the shoreline. Standing water can also present unseen hazards.
Children and pets should be kept away from the water.
Officials will continue to monitor the situation and update this advisory if necessary.
