Marine Weather Statement for Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY; Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Ripley to Dunkirk NY
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- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake Erie from Ripley to Dunkirk... At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm northwest of Van Buren Point, or 13 nm northwest of Dunkirk, moving south at 15 knots. Locations impacted...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Lake Erie from Ripley to Dunkirk... At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm northwest of Van Buren Point, or 13 nm northwest of Dunkirk, moving south at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Van Buren Point, Barcelona, Ripley, and Dunkirk.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Buffalo NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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