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Wind warning forces closure of pier, park

With a high wind warning in effect starting Saturday afternoon, Dunkirk city officials have announced the closing of three locations, including the Dunkirk Pier.

“Under guidance from city police and fire and DPW, Mayor (Wilfred) Rosas has ordered precautionary closure for at least 24 hours of City Pier, Point Gratiot Park, and Lake Front Boulevard due to very high wind and wave forecasts,” Randy Woodbury, Dunkirk Public Works director noted.

Lake Front Boulevard had taken a pummeling on Monday evening when wind gusts were recorded around 55 mph. More of the same is likely today.

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