Small Craft Advisory for Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY; Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY; Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY, Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River, Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 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 Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. 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...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * 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
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 3 at 4:01AM EDT until August 3 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 3 at 4:01AM EDT until August 3 at 11:00PM 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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