Small Craft Advisory for Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY, Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River, Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, Ripley to Dunkirk NY, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY, Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots expected. Impacts: Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. Where: The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. When: Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
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...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
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Official revisions
- Update
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 3:40AM EDT until October 7 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision - Update
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 3:40AM EDT until October 7 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision - Update
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 3:40AM EDT until October 8 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 3:40AM EDT until October 7 at 11:00PM 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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