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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:06 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:06 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 11:51 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday afternoon through overnight Thursday. Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday and Friday night county-wide. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds Thursday afternoon and night will likely be on the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake Erie shore. The strongest winds Friday and Friday night will be county-wide. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&
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