(WWJ) Residents of Downriver and Monroe take note: The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Monday for the Lake Erie shoreline.
As of 3 a.m. Monday, the water level in Toledo was almost 62 inches above the low water mark. And it's expected to get worse.
The water is expected to rise to about 72 inches above the low water mark today, which may cause flooding in low lying areas along the shoreline.
The Monroe Evening News reported this is "becoming a frequent situation for the lakeshore communities as water levels are already high on Lake Erie; and strong winds can push the water toward the shoreline."
In addition, a Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the Michigan waters of Lake Erie -- so keep small boats off the water. That warning is issued when the wind is expected to be slightly less than gale force.
In addition, a Lakeshore Flood Watch has been issued for Lucas, Ottawa and Erie counties in Northwest Ohio.
Conditions are expected to improve by late this evening as the winds decrease and shift back to the north.