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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:54 PM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 45 knots and waves 20 to 25 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Tuesday night. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:36 PM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:51 PM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph Monday decreasing to 50 mph Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected starting late Monday afternoon continuing into Tuesday and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
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