What this map shows
Colour is wind speed. The moving streaks show which way it blows. The map starts on the current hour. Drag the strip along the bottom to move through the next two days, or tap anywhere on the water to get the numbers for that spot.
- Under 11 knots. Comfortable for most small boats.
- 11 to 21 knots. A working breeze. It builds waves.
- 22 to 33 knots. The Small Craft Advisory range.
- 34 knots and above. Gale.
Wind right now at the stations
Loading station readings.
The next seven days at Erie
Loading the outlook.
What the wind actually did
Observed wind at Erie International Airport over the last two days.
Loading past readings.
Where this comes from
- Now: NOAA Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis, 2.5 km.
- Next 48 hours: NOAA High-Resolution Rapid Refresh, 3 km.
- Seven day outlook: National Weather Service, Cleveland.
- Station readings: National Data Buoy Center.
- Past wind: Erie International Airport observations.
Wind speeds are at ten metres above the surface.
Do not use this page to navigate. It is a planning aid. Read the official National Weather Service marine forecast and keep watch on the water.