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, Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY, Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River, Ripley to Dunkirk NY, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 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 11 AM this morning to 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 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 8 at 3:36AM EDT until October 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 8 at 3:36AM EDT until October 8 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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