Depauville, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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 IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Black River at Watertown.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* 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 Wednesday the stage was 8.29 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 11.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to another crest
of at least 11.5 feet Saturday. Additional rises are possible
later this weekend.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 03/19/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following
counties, Jefferson and Lewis.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rainfall may result
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Ice jams will also be possible in areas
where significant ice remains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Between an inch and an inch and a half of rain is expected
from last night through tonight. This combined with warm
weather will result in snow melt, with a deep snow pack in
place across the Black River basin. This will cause rises on
the Black River, Moose River, Independence River, and Beaver
River as well as other tributaries. There is a risk of
flooding due to high flows or ice jams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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