Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
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Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
and waves 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest veering
to northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Hamlin Beach.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
late Wednesday night.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
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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-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and
waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest veering to
northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through late
Wednesday night.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
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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-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest veering to northwest gales to 40 knots and
waves 14 to 18 feet possible.
* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.
* 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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