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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:27 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:27 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 5:44 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South-southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Friday morning through around midday. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Friday afternoon, becoming west Friday night. The strongest winds will be closer to Lake Erie. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. &&
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