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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
443 FZUS51 KBUF 121535 SRFBUF Surf Zone and Beach Forecast National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 NYZ019-122115- Chautauqua- Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek, and Hanover 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Sunset......................8:24 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northwest. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................6:22 AM. Sunset......................8:23 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming northwest. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds under 10 mph, becoming northwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ085-122115- Southern Erie- Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach, and Wendt Beach County Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................West winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Sunset......................8:23 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northwest. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:20 AM. Sunset......................8:22 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming west 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds under 10 mph, becoming southwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ010-122115- Northern Erie- Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset......................8:23 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northwest. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:19 AM. Sunset......................8:22 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light and variable. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ001-122115- Niagara- Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park, Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset......................8:24 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................6:18 AM. Sunset......................8:22 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ002-122115- Orleans- Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Sunset......................8:22 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................6:16 AM. Sunset......................8:20 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ003-122115- Monroe- Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay, and Ontario Beach Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Sunset......................8:19 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................6:14 AM. Sunset......................8:18 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ004-122115- Wayne- Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers early. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west. Sunset......................8:17 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................6:11 AM. Sunset......................8:15 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ005-122115- Northern Cayuga- Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers early. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west. Sunset......................8:15 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................6:09 AM. Sunset......................8:14 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming northwest. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming northwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 mph or less. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ006-122115- Oswego- Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park, and Sandy Island Beach State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers early this afternoon. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west. Sunset......................8:15 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................6:08 AM. Sunset......................8:13 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ007-122115- Jefferson- Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott Beach State Park 1135 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset......................8:15 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:06 AM. Sunset......................8:13 PM. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph diminishing to under 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 mph or less. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$