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WHUS71 KBUF 130158
MWWBUF

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

LOZ045-131000-
/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-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 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, until 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-131000-
/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-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west 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, until 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
958 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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>065-131000-
/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-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240414T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
958 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$