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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LOZ045-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11
  PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
  11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this
  evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240413T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240413T1800Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-063>065-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.240413T0300Z-240414T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
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-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-130000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1101 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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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