Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
433 WHUS71 KBUF 251747 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1247 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 LEZ040-041-260200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0017.251126T1800Z-251128T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1247 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 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. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-260200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0017.251126T2100Z-251129T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1247 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-260200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0095.251127T0000Z-251129T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1247 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 7 PM 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. && $$ Hitchcock