Alert archive / New York / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY

April 3, 2009

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Apr 3, 2009, 4:20 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 3, 2009, 6:01 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2009, 4:20 AM EDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2009, 6:01 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2009, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

223 
WHUS71 KBUF 030820
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
420 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-031630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.090404T0600Z-090404T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0200Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
420 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A DEEP STORM SYSTEM OVER OHIO THIS MORNING WILL CROSS WESTERN NEW
YORK THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL MOVE ACROSS THE ST LAWRENCE VALLEY
TONIGHT. STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM SYSTEM
WILL INCREASE TO GALE FORCE TONIGHT AND PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF
SATURDAY. 

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-031630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
420 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY. 

GENTLE TO MODERATE SOUTHEASTERLIES AHEAD OF A STORM SYSTEM TODAY
WILL BECOME SOUTHWESTERLY AND WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS DURING THE
COURSE OF TONIGHT. NEAR GALE FORCE WESTERLIES WILL REMAIN IN PLACE
THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-031630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0005.090404T0600Z-090404T2100Z/
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-
420 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

RSH
10 follow-up statements
576 
WHUS71 KBUF 031356
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
956 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LOZ042>045-062>065-032200-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.090404T0600Z-090404T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0600Z-090405T0000Z/
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-
956 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE TO GALE FORCE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GALE FORCE GUSTS WILL PERSIST INTO SATURDAY
EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-032200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0200Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
956 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE TO GALE FORCE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GALE FORCE GUSTS WILL PERSIST INTO SATURDAY
EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR
TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-032200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
956 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

GENTLE TO MODERATE SOUTHEASTERLIES AHEAD OF A STORM SYSTEM TODAY
WILL BECOME SOUTHWESTERLY AND WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS DURING
THE COURSE OF TONIGHT. NEAR GALE FORCE WESTERLIES WILL REMAIN IN
PLACE THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS71 KBUF 032003
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0200Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO GALE
FORCE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0600Z-090405T0000Z/
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-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO GALE
FORCE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO
30 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
003 
WHUS71 KBUF 032201
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
601 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-040615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090403T2201Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
601 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST GALES UP TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...THEN DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-040615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
601 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO
45 KNOT GALES THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TONIGHT. THE WINDS WILL
DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY EVENING. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-040615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0300Z-090405T0000Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
601 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO
45 KNOT GALES TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
601 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE
TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

TJP
114 
WHUS71 KBUF 032306
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-040715-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST GALES UP TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...THEN DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-040715-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO
45 KNOT GALES THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TONIGHT. THE WINDS WILL
DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-040715-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0300Z-090405T0000Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE TO
45 KNOT GALES TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-040715-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0600Z-090405T0000Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO WILL DRAG A COLD FRONT
ACROSS THE ST LAWRENCE RIVER AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTHWEST WINDS
BEHIND THE FRONT WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS AND CONTINUE
THROUGH SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
706 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS SETTING UP BEHIND A DEPARTING LOW WILL INCREASE
TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
234 
WHUS71 KBUF 040144
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-040945-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST GALES UP TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...THEN DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-040945-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT AND SATURDAY 
...THEN DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-040945-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.090404T0300Z-090405T0000Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

WEST GALES WILL INCREASE TO 45 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND CONTINUE INTO
SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-040945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.090404T0600Z-090405T0000Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
944 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 KNOTS WILL SWITCH TO THE SOUTHWEST
BEHIND A PASSING COLD FRONT AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
073 
WHUS71 KBUF 040757
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

LEZ040-041-041600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST GALES UP TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
AFTERNOON...BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE BY THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-041600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...BEFORE
DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-041600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...BEFORE
DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-041600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...BEFORE
DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-041600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
357 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
TODAY...BEFORE DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

JJR
333 
WHUS71 KBUF 040758 CCA
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY...

LEZ040-041-041615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST GALES UP TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
AFTERNOON...BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE BY THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-041615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...BEFORE
DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-041615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...BEFORE
DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-041615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...BEFORE
DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-041615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
358 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
TODAY...BEFORE DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

JJR
325 
WHUS71 KBUF 041348
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY...

LEZ040-041-042200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST GALES UP TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON...
BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE BY THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-042200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...
BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-042200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...
BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-042200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...BEFORE
DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-042200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
948 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY...
BEFORE DIMINISHING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SAGE
274 
WHUS71 KBUF 042028
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS EVENING ON LAKE
ONTARIO...

LEZ040-041-050430-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT. THE
WINDS WILL CREATE WAVES IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY RANGE THROUGH
MUCH OF THE NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-062-063-050300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0300Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...
BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE LATER TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-050300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0300Z/
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 SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...
BEFORE DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE LATER TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LEZ020-050200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING AND THEN DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-050200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
428 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING
AND THEN DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


JJP
485 
WHUS71 KBUF 050200
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS EVENING ON LAKE
ONTARIO...

LOZ042-051000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T1300Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT. THE
WINDS WILL CREATE WAVES IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY RANGE INTO THE
MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-051000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T2000Z/
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-
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WEST WINDS TO 30 KNOTS WILL DIMINISH TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.
THE WINDS WILL CREATE WAVES IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY RANGE
THROUGH MUCH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-050300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090405T0300Z/
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-
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE SUBSIDED BELOW GALE FORCE.

$$

LEZ020-SLZ022-024-050300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

WINDS HAVE SUBSIDED.

$$

LEZ040-041-050800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-090405T0800Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
1000 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT. THE
WINDS WILL CREATE WAVES IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY RANGE THROUGH
MUCH OF THE NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 18 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS... SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 4:20 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF60 hr
Apr 3, 4:29 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more40 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New York, 2009Every gale warning in 2009

Sources

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