FZUS71 KBUF 280530 MWSBUF Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1230 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 LEZ040-041-061-280700- 1230 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo... At 1228 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located near Ripley, or 19 nm west of Dunkirk, moving northeast at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Van Buren Point, Lake Erie Beach, Barcelona, Wanakah, Woodlawn Beach, Sturgeon Point, Dunkirk, Athol Springs, Bayview, 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. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 4228 7973 4234 7982 4248 7985 4283 7894 4285 7893 4281 7880 4275 7882 4268 7894 4266 7901 4263 7902 4259 7907 4253 7912 4246 7932 4238 7943 4228 7963 $$ HSK