Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 3:45PM EST until December 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 12:45pm
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds to 40 knots on Wednesday shifting to the
west Wednesday night and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY