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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What is happening
What: West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 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 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
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...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 13 at 3:39AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM 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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