Black River, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to
the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* 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 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.86 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- 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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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 18
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce blowing and
drifting snow.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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