{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.702c3ad6580f99c3e49b8ae69c3d55102a99c0d7.004.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:56PM EDT until July 23 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.702c3ad6580f99c3e49b8ae69c3d55102a99c0d7.004.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Buffalo NY"},"word_count":114,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:56PM EDT until July 23 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River\n**Issued by:** NWS Buffalo NY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T15:56:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T15:56:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T00:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South and then west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to\n8 feet expected.\n\n* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay\nto the Saint Lawrence River.\n\n* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions\nthat could capsize or damage small craft.\n\n## Instructions\nInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions."}