Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
974 FZUS71 KBUF 182125 MWSBUF Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 525 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 LEZ040-041-061-182215- 525 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Erie from Ripley to Sunset Bay... At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm north of Ripley, or 17 nm west of Dunkirk, moving northeast at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Van Buren Point, Dunkirk, Barcelona, Ripley, and Sunset Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives. && LAT...LON 4228 7973 4234 7982 4248 7986 4270 7926 4255 7912 4245 7933 4239 7942 4228 7964 $$ Mitchell