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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:44 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:32 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots
and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40
knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM
EDT Tuesday.

* 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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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:32 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots
and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40
knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM
EDT Tuesday.

* 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 Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:57 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph will produce areas of blowing snow Monday night and Tuesday.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The highest accumulations
are expected across the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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