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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

LEZ020-111000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251211T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish today.

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LOZ043>045-063>065-111700-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-251212T0300Z/
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 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-
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

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LEZ040-041-111700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251212T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

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LOZ042-111700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251212T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 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.

&&

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LOZ030-111700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251212T0900Z/
Lower Niagara River-
357 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock