Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
181 WHUS71 KBUF 082001 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 301 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 LEZ040-041-090415- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.251209T1200Z-251210T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0015.251210T0900Z-251211T0000Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 301 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 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. && $$