Small Craft Advisory 12/03/2024 12:45 for areas

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