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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
343 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

LEZ040-041-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0017.251126T1800Z-251128T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
343 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 45 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0017.251126T2100Z-251129T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
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-
343 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-260900-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0095.251126T2300Z-251128T0300Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
343 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint
  Regis.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-260900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0095.251126T1700Z-251129T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
343 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$