Small Craft Advisory for Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Ripley to Dunkirk NY
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. Impacts: Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. Where: The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. When: From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be south of Silver Creek and the largest waves will be offshore.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 3:51PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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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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