The areas affected include. Lake Erie from Dunkirk to Buffalo. The Upper and Lower Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. At 146 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing small hail and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm west of Lake Erie Beach, or 13 nm north of Dunkirk, moving east at 35 knots. Locations impacted include. Small Boat Harbor, Lake Erie Beach, Grand Island, Wanakah, Woodlawn Beach, Erie Basin Marina, Sturgeon Point, Athol Springs, Bayview, Sunset Bay, and Dunkirk.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE. The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN. From 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.