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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

LEZ020-120400-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.240412T1000Z-240414T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.240411T2100Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0010.240413T0500Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ045-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.240411T2100Z-240413T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0010.240413T0500Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.240412T0600Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0010.240413T0500Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the
  Niagara River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0010.240413T0500Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
349 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$