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WHUS71 KBUF 122123
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LOZ045-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11
  PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 35
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM
  EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ062-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-063>065-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
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-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from
  Hamlin Beach to Mexico Bay, and the open waters of Lake
  Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-130530-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240414T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-130530-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
523 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$