Active National Weather Service alert for Niagara Falls, New York 14302: Small Craft Advisory. Small Craft Advisory issued August 23 at 3:41PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Until Tue, 8:00 PM EDT.
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Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued August 23 at 3:41PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Expires Tue, 8:00 PM EDT.

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Niagara Falls, New York 14302

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65°Chance Water Spouts70% rain
65°Chance Water Spouts45% rain
66°Chance Water Spouts35% rain
65°Chance Water Spouts24% rain
64°Chance Water Spouts19% rain
62°Chance Water Spouts20% rain
61°Chance Water Spouts17% rain
61°Chance Water Spouts17% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 71%

Most likely around 5 PM, 6 PM, 8 AM, 9 AM. Expected type: Rain.

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7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

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68°57°

Chance Water Spouts

Precipitation
70%
Wind
W 22 mph
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
8:08 PM

Mon

65°60°

Chance Water Spouts

Precipitation
71%
Wind
SW 16 to 22 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM

Tue

70°60°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
8%
Wind
W 10 to 14 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:04 PM

Wed

74°65°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
14%
Wind
S 6 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
8:03 PM

Thu

78°64°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
46%
Wind
SW 10 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM

Fri

75°60°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
13%
Wind
W 10 mph
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:59 PM

Sat

73°60°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
W 7 mph
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:58 PM

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Use caution walking outside

Small Craft Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindW5 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 11 PM–1 AM

Walking: 17% average rain chance, near 61°F, with winds near 14 mph. Review the active Small Craft Advisory.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityNiagara Falls, New York 14302
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now70%next hour
Humidity88%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.81 in
Visibility1.5 mi
Peak rain chance71%
Dew point55°F
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Small Craft Advisory

Applies to: Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY; Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY; Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence RiverIssued by: NWS Buffalo NYSmall Craft Advisory issued August 23 at 3:41PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Alert details* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Safety instructionsInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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