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Small Craft Advisory issued November 21 at 5:20AM EST until November 21 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 20 at 9:48PM EST until November 21 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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Regional observations indicate patchy freezing fog across northern and central Jefferson County, including the Watertown metro area. This may result in slippery surfaces, black ice on area roads, and reduced visibilities. The freezing fog is expected to persist overnight. If you will be traveling in the area tonight, be sure to slow down, be prepared for areas of black ice, and rapidly changing visibilities.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 9:12PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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Regional observations indicate patchy freezing fog across Jefferson County this evening, particularly the northern and central portions of the county including the Watertown Metro area. This may result in slippery surfaces, black ice on area roads, and sharply reduced visibilities. The freezing fog is expected to persist through at least midnight. If you will be traveling in the area tonight, be sure to slow down, be prepared for areas of black ice, and rapidly changing visibilities.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 18 at 5:41AM EST until November 18 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 18 at 1:02AM EST until November 18 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 9:17PM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 17 at 6:47PM EST until November 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 12:24PM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some limited blowing snow in open areas. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. The greatest snow accumulations are expected across far eastern Wayne and northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 17 at 12:14PM EST until November 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 17 at 12:14PM EST until November 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 17 at 2:30AM EST until November 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 17 at 2:30AM EST until November 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 1:13AM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some limited blowing snow in open areas. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. Greatest snow accumulations expected in far eastern Wayne and northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches across higher terrain. * WHERE...Lewis County. The majority of the snow accumulation will be limited to the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks, with very little snow across lower elevations. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from the Lake Erie shore. Accumulations close to the lake including along the NYS Thruway will be minimal. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 16 at 9:52PM EST until November 18 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 16 at 9:52PM EST until November 18 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 12:29PM EST until November 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across higher terrain, but less than 2 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...Lewis County. The majority of the accumulating snow will be limited to the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks, with much lower accumulations in the Black River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from the Lake Erie shore. Accumulations close to the lake including along the NYS Thruway will be less than an inch. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 12:31PM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Gale Warning issued November 16 at 12:24PM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Gale Warning issued November 16 at 2:33AM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
November 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 2:01AM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 12:37AM EST until November 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across higher terrain, but less than 2 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...Lewis County. The majority of the accumulating snow will be limited to the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks, with much lower accumulations in the Black River Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from the Lake Erie shore. Accumulations close to the lake including along the NYS Thruway will be less than an inch. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued November 15 at 2:49PM EST until November 15 at 3:15PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY 🚨
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For the following areas... Lake Erie from Ripley to Athol Springs... At 248 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lake Erie Beach to near Sunset Bay to 10 nm south of Dunkirk, moving east at 45 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Van Buren Point, Lake Erie Beach, Wanakah, Barcelona, Sturgeon Point, Dunkirk, Athol Springs, Ripley, and Sunset Bay.
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued November 15 at 2:19PM EST until November 15 at 3:15PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY 🚨
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SMWBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Erie from Ripley to Athol Springs... * Until 315 PM EST. * At 218 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 nm west of Lake Erie Beach to 10 nm northwest of Van Buren Point to near Ripley, moving east at 45 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Van Buren Point, Lake Erie Beach, Wanakah, Barcelona, Sturgeon Point, Dunkirk, Athol Springs, Ripley, and Sunset Bay.
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued November 15 at 1:46PM EST until November 15 at 2:45PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY 🚨
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SMWBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Ontario from Wilson to Irondequoit Bay... * Until 245 PM EST. * At 144 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 nm northeast of Fort Niagara, or 19 nm northeast of Niagara River, moving east at 35 knots. HAZARD...Large hail and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in structural damage. * Locations impacted include... Sunset Beach, Thirty Mile Point, and Hamlin Beach.
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM