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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1242 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-250630-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0013.251126T2100Z-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-
1242 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

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