For Immediate Release
Watershed Condition Statement for Lake Erie Shoreline
Issued on September 3, 2019 at 11:15 AM
Issued by: Peter Dragunas, Water Management Technician
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
(519) 773-9037

LAKE ERIE SHORELINE, FLOOD OUTLOOK, WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT.

Effective immediately, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) is issuing a Watershed Condition Statement for the shoreline of Lake Erie within CCCA’s administrative boundary.

Lake Erie water elevation observed at Port Stanley at 09:00;

• 1.446 m above chart datum (Lake Erie water level 174.946 m).
• Wave forecast of 0.5 m building to 1.0 m by Tuesday afternoon.
• Wave uprush may reach the 175.946 m elevation along the Waneeta Beach area, Port Bruce Provincial Park beach and the harbour areas.

Strong Wind Warning in Effect.

 Today Tonight and Wednesday.  Wind light increasing to south 15 knots (27.8 km) early this morning and to southwest 20 (37 km) near noon. Wind increasing to southwest 25 (46 km) early this evening then veering to west 20 (37 km) near midnight. Wind veering to northwest 20 (37 km) Wednesday morning then diminishing to northwest 15 (27.8 km) near noon Wednesday. Wind diminishing to north 10 (18.5 km) Wednesday evening.

Residents are asked to closely watch local conditions and take appropriate responsible action, and are urged to use caution and stay away from Lake Erie shoreline areas experiencing strong wave action and elevated water levels.  Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.

 Municipal flood coordinators are asked to monitor road conditions along the lakeshore.

This Watershed Condition Statement is in effect until noon, Wednesday September 4, 2019.

This is a reminder to be diligent, and watch local weather conditions and to take appropriate action when circumstances require.

CCCA continues to monitor watershed conditions and will issue updates and recommendations when or if necessary.  CCCA always recommends taking any necessary precautions.