Dexter, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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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...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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...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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