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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:04 AM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:03 AM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 6:26 AM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Niagara County in western New York... * Until 630 AM EDT. * At 226 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lockport, Lewiston, Sanborn, Cambria Center, Ransomville and Model City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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