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WHUS71 KBUF 100818
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

LEZ040-041-102000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0019.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-102000-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.251210T2100Z-251212T0900Z/
Lower Niagara River-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-102000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0016.251211T0600Z-251212T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 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 EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-102000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0016.251211T0600Z-251212T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest
  winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-102000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-102000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251212T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-102000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0016.251211T0600Z-251212T0300Z/
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-
318 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$