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Small Craft Advisory

Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY

Small Craft Advisory issued December 18 at 2:06AM EST until December 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Alert Description

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety Instructions

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.

Time Information

Effective
Dec 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires
Dec 18, 2025, 3:15 PM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 7:06 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Buffalo NY
National Weather Service

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