Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 2 at 4:02PM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 2, 2024 - 1:02pm
Expires:
December 2, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
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