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Gale Watch
Issued: 6:05 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, south-southeast gales to 35 knots Thursday evening, then west gales to 40 knots Friday and waves 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:05 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, south-southeast gales to 35 knots Thursday evening, then west gales to 40 knots Friday and waves 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:47 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the initial wind advisory, gusty southwest winds will continue to subside through the afternoon hours. An additional new wind advisory issued for south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, and then west winds Friday and Friday night 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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