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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:46 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:13 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. At Watertown, the river is cresting this morning. * WHERE...Black River at Watertown. * WHEN...Until this 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 3:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM EDT Saturday was 10.52 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 8.2 feet Monday 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 &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:11 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The highest accumulations are expected across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest accumulations are expected across the Tug Hill Plateau. Significantly lower accumulations are expected across the surrounding lower elevations, with 3 to 5 inches of total snowfall expected in areas such as Watertown and Oswego. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
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