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Small Craft Advisory
Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY
Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 9:59PM EDT until November 1 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday. * 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
Nov 1, 2025, 1:59 AM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 10:00 AM
Issued
Nov 1, 2025, 1:59 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
National Weather Service