Gale Watch 12/28/2024 10:23 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued December 28 at 1:23PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 10:23am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Area Description: 
Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY