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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
345 AM EDT Fri Oct 2 2026

LOZ042-022000-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0070.261002T2100Z-261003T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
345 AM EDT Fri Oct 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
345 AM EDT Fri Oct 2 2026

LOZ043>045-022000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0070.261002T2100Z-261003T0900Z/
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-
345 AM EDT Fri Oct 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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