THE U.S. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT OHIO VALLEY HAS ISSUED THIS SAFETY ADVISORY DUE TO HIGH WATER THAT EXISTS IN THE VICINITY OF MELDAHL LOCK AND DAM, MILE MARKER 436.2, OHIO RIVER. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT MELDAHL LOCK & DAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONG CURRENTS, INCREASED DRIFT, AND SEVERE OUTDRAFTS. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAK-AWAYS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD.
