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Small Craft Advisory for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY

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What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves up to 4 feet. Impacts: Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. Where: The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. When: Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

What the bulletin says to do

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves up to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.

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    Small Craft Advisory issued August 15 at 11:51AM EDT until August 15 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

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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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