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Special Marine Warning issued September 2 at 7:13AM EDT until September 2
Affecting Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
In effect until: Sep 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Likely impact; effects through 12:00 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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For the following areas... Lake Ontario from Wilson to Hamlin Beach. At 712 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 20 nm northwest of Sunset Beach, or 26 nm northeast of Niagara River, moving southeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts in excess of 50 knots, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Sunset Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™