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weather NWS severe Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY; Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border September 2, 2026 at 11:04 PM

Special Marine Warning

SMWBUF

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Lake Erie from Lake Erie Beach to Ripley...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 703 PM EDT, a gust front was located near Dunkirk, moving southeast at 45 knots. Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected within the next two hours.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted includ

Local conditions in Ripley to Dunkirk NY; Dunkirk to Buffalo NY; Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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