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Special Marine Warning issued September 2 at 7:14PM EDT until September 2
Affecting Lower Niagara River; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
In effect until: Sep 3, 2026, 12:15 AM
Lower Niagara River; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Likely impact; effects through 12:15 AM.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for western New York...and the adjacent waters of Lake Ontario. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
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SMWBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Ontario from Lower Niagara River to Hamlin Beach... The Lower Niagara River... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 713 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 17 nm west of Sunset Beach, or 22 nm northeast of Niagara River, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Thirty Mile Point, Youngstown, Niagara River, Olcott, Wilson, Sunset Beach, and Fort Niagara.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™