Dexter, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from
Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph producing areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree
branches and cause isolated power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest accumulations are expected
across the Tug Hill Plateau. Significantly lower accumulations are
expected across the surrounding lower elevations, with 3 to 5
inches of total snowfall expected in areas such as Watertown and
Oswego.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions,
especially at the higher elevations of the eastern Lake Ontario
region.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Below Dadville, the river is cresting early this afternoon and
remaining in minor flood stage through early Friday evening. At
Watertown, the river is expected to crest early Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Black River at Watertown.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in
the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront
commercial properties in Dexter.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.36 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday was 10.39 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.1 feet on 03/29/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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