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Small Craft Advisory
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor
Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 12:21PM EDT until November 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Oct 31, 2025, 4:21 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 2:00 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 4:21 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
National Weather Service