Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 3:45PM EST until December 5 at 4:00AM 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, south winds to 30 knots
and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, west
winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Wednesday to 4
AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 1
AM EST Friday.
* 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:
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY; Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY; Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY