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Small Craft Advisory 107, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 14, 2011

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Dec 14, 2011, 3:45 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2011, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 62 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2011, 3:45 AM EST (08:45 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2011, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 17, 2011, 3:00 PM EST
In force
62 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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

196 
WHUS71 KBUF 140845
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

LEZ040-041-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0000Z-111216T0900Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0500Z-111216T0900Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111216T0900Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0300Z-111216T0900Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0000Z-111216T0900Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0000Z-111216T0900Z/
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-141645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111215T2300Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
345 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

RSH
15 follow-up statements
201 
WHUS71 KBUF 142054
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

LEZ040-041-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0000Z-111215T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111215T2200Z-111216T1200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 KNOTS....POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST 35
  KNOTS THURSDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0500Z-111215T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111215T2200Z-111216T1200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS AND POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO
  WEST 35 KNOTS THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-042-043-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS....POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST
  35 KNOTS THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0300Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS...POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST
  35 KNOTS THURSDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0000Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS...POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST
  35 KNOTS THURSDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-150500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111216T0300Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

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>065-150500-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
354 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS...POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST 35 KNOTS
  THURSDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
194 
WHUS71 KBUF 150250
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

LEZ040-041-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111215T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111215T2200Z-111216T1200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHWEST
  THURSDAY. INCREASING TO 35 KNOT GALES THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT. 6 TO 9 FEET THURSDAY AND THURSDAY
  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.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0500Z-111215T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111215T2200Z-111216T1200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHWEST
  THURSDAY. SOUTHWEST TO 35 KNOT GALES THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-042-043-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. WEST TO
  35 KNOT GALES THURSDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING BUILDING TO 5
  TO 8 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0300Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHWEST THURSDAY
  AFTERNOON. WEST WINDS TO 35 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT AND THURSDAY BUILDING TO 7 TO 10
  FEET THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT THEN BECOMING
  SOUTHWEST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. INCREASING TO 35 KNOT GALES
  THURSDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.111215T0600Z-111216T0300Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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>065-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
950 PM EST WED DEC 14 2011

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS...POTENTIALLY INCREASING TO WEST 35
  KNOT GALES THURSDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
782 
WHUS71 KBUF 150859
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

LOZ042>045-151700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111215T2100Z-111216T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS INCREASING TO 35 KNOT GALES. 

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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111215T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111215T2100Z-111216T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111215T2200Z-111216T1200Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 35 KNOT GALES. 

* WAVES...8 TO 11 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST TO 40 KNOT GALES. 

* WAVES...11 TO 15 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-151700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
359 AM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$
182 
WHUS71 KBUF 152045
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
345 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-160445-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111215T2100Z-111216T1100Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
345 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 35 KNOTS.

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>065-160445-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
345 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...10 TO 14 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-160445-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
345 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS71 KBUF 160259
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
959 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-161100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
959 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...9 TO 12 FEET.

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>065-161100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.111216T0300Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
959 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...10 TO 14 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-161100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
959 PM EST THU DEC 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
654 
WHUS71 KBUF 160848
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
348 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-161100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
348 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...10 TO 13 FEET.

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>065-161500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
348 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...12 TO 16 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-161100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
348 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$
318 
WHUS71 KBUF 161059
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
559 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LEZ020-LOZ030-161500-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
559 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-161900-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
559 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...8 TO 12 FEET.

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>065-161500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
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-
559 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...10 TO 16 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-161500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
559 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS71 KBUF 161408
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LOZ042-043-162000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T2000Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 


* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-063-161515-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LOZ044-045-064-065-161700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
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-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...10 TO 14 FEET.

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-LOZ030-161700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 20 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-161700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 20 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
908 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
633 
WHUS71 KBUF 161713
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LOZ044-045-170100-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T0100Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ064-065-161815-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO OPEN WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE
RIVER-
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-SLZ022-024-161815-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T1700Z/
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LEZ040-041-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111216T2000Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
1213 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
849 
WHUS71 KBUF 162031
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
331 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LEZ040-041-170100-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0108.111216T2031Z-111217T0100Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
331 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-170100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T0100Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
331 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET.

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
558 
WHUS71 KBUF 170057
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
757 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

LEZ040-041-170200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-111217T0100Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
757 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE DROPPED JUST BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

$$

LOZ044-045-170900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T0900Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
757 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$


THOMAS
981 
WHUS71 KBUF 170629
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
129 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

LOZ042-043-171300-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1300Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM THE NIAGARA RIVER TO HAMLIN
BEACH-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM HAMLIN BEACH TO SODUS BAY-
129 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-171200-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
129 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 KNOTS.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-171430-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM SODUS BAY TO MEXICO BAY-
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
129 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
776 
WHUS71 KBUF 170837
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
337 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

LOZ045-170945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1500Z/
LAKE ONTARIO NEARSHORE WATERS FROM MEXICO BAY TO THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER-
337 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LOZ042>044-171600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1600Z/
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-
337 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-171200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1200Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
337 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
153 
WHUS71 KBUF 171150
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
650 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

LEZ040-041-171600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1600Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
650 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 15 KNOTS.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET.

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>044-171600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T1600Z/
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-
650 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
730 
WHUS71 KBUF 171439
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
939 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

LOZ042>044-172000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T2000Z/
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-
939 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-172000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-111217T2000Z/
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
939 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 14, 3:41 AM EST, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 14, 3:41 AM EST, 4 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
341 AM EST WED DEC 14 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE ANCHORED OVER THE EAST COAST WILL MOVE SLOWLY TO THE
EAST TODAY AND TONIGHT...WHILE DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE LIFTS
NORTHEAST TOWARD THE CENTRAL LAKES. SOUTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN THESE
TWO SYSTEMS WILL BRING UNSEASONABLY MILD TEMPERATURES TO OUR AREA
THROUGH THURSDAY. UNSETTLED WEATHER WILL ACCOMPANY THE WARMER AIR
LATER THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT...FOLLOWED BY ADDITIONAL
SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS WITH THE PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT LATER
THURSDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
UNSEASONABLE WARM BUT INCREASINGLY UNSETTLED WEATHER WILL BE THE
RULE DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.

HIGH PRESSURE STRETCHING FROM THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES TO QUEBEC
PROVINCE WILL DRIFT SLOWLY TO THE EAST TODAY AND TONIGHT. AT THE
SAME TIME...DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHERN ROCKIES
WILL DEEPEN WHILE LIFTING NORTHEAST TOWARD THE CENTRAL GREAT LAKES.
THE SOUTHERLY FLOW BETWEEN THESE TWO SYSTEMS WILL ALLOW TEMPERATURES
TO REBOUND INTO THE 40S ACROSS MOST OF THE CWA AGAIN TODAY.
TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL HOLD STEADY OR BOTTOM OUT EARLY...THEN
RISE SLOWLY OVERNIGHT AS SOUTHERLY WINDS PICK UP AHEAD OF A COLD
FRONT THAT WILL BE TRAILING THE CENTRAL PLAINS LOW. LOCATIONS ALONG
THE LAKE ERIE PLAIN COULD REACH THE LOWER 50S BEFORE DAYBREAK
THURSDAY.

IN TERMS OF PCPN...AREA RADARS EARLY THIS MORNING SHOW A FEW SHOWERS
ALOFT IN THE VICINITY OF A SHORT WAVE THAT IS PUSHING ACROSS NEW
YORK STATE. THIS PCPN SHOULD CONTINUE TO MOVE SLOWLY TO THE EAST AS
THE UPPER LEVEL IMPULSE LIFTS INTO EASTERN NEW YORK STATE.
OTHERWISE...MAINLY DRY CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THOUGH AT LEAST MID
AFTERNOON. AFTER THAT...STRENGTHENING WARM AIR ADVECTION ON THE NOSE
OF A 50 KNOT LOW LEVEL SURGING AHEAD OF THE INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW
CAUSE SHOWERS TO SPREAD INTO WESTERN NEW YORK AND THE GENESEE VALLEY
LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THE NAM AND GFS AGREE THAT THE SHOWERS WILL
BECOME STEADY ENOUGH TO WARRANT AT LEAST LIKELY POPS BEFORE THE END
OF THE DAY.

TONIGHT...SHOWERS WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD AS THE POTENT LOW
LEVEL JET CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. ADDITIONAL
LIFT WILL BE GENERATED BY AN UPPER LEVEL JET THAT WILL BE LIFTING
NORTHEAST TOWARD WESTERN NEW YORK. IN ADDITION TO THE FAVORABLE
LARGE SCALE LIFT...THE NAM SHOWS PRECIPITABLE WATER VALUES
APPROACHING 1.2 INCHES BY 12Z THURSDAY. THIS COULD LEAD TO PERIODS
OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE NIGHT.
THE NAM AND GFS QPF FIELDS SUGGEST THAT THERE MAY BE LULL IN THE
STEADIER SHOWERS FOR AWHILE TONIGHT AS THE SURFACE WARM FRONT LIFTS
NORTH ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO.

THE LATEST STABILITY INDICES HINT AT THE POSSIBILITY OF SOME
ELEVATED CONVECTION DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT AS THE COLD FRONT
APPROACHES WESTERN NEW YORK. FOR NOW...WILL INDICATE JUST A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE WEATHER GRIDS.

STRONG WARM AIR ADVECTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOW LEVEL JET WILL
ALLOW THE LOW LEVEL TEMPERATURE INVERSION TO STRENGTHEN OVERNIGHT.
THIS SHOULD PREVENT THE HIGHER WINDS ALOFT FROM MIXING DOWN TO THE
SURFACE. THE POSSIBLE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS GENERAL WILL BE ACROSS THE
HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN TIER WHICH WILL BE CLOSER TO THE
CORE OF THE LOW LEVEL JET.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WEATHER OF THIS PERIOD WILL COME RIGHT UP
FRONT...AS A PROGRESSIVE H5 RIDGE WILL GIVE WAY TO A BROAD LOW
AMPLITUDE TROUGH. THIS CHANGE WILL BE INITIATED BY A PAIR OF COLD
FRONTS THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE REGION THURSDAY AND EARLY FRIDAY.
THE ENSUING CANADIAN AIRMASS WILL FINALLY DROP OUR TEMPERATURES BACK
TO NEAR NORMAL MID DECEMBER VALUES AFTER A DAY OF 50 DEG WEATHER.
THE DETAILS...

A DEEPENING 'CUTTER' LOW JUST NORTH OF THE SOO THURSDAY MORNING WILL
LIFT NORTHEAST TO CENTRAL QUEBEC BY LATE IN THE DAY...WHILE ITS
ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT WILL PLOW ACROSS OUR FORECAST AREA. THE LOW
LEVEL FORCING SUPPLIED BY THIS INITIAL COLD FRONT WILL BE
SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED BY THE UPPER LEVEL LIFT PROVIDED BY THE VERY
STRONG JET DYNAMICS OF A 140KT H25 JET. THIS WILL TRANSLATE INTO
WIDESPREAD SHOWERS...ESPECIALLY EARLY IN THE DAY WHEN A PRE FRONTAL
TROUGH WILL FOCUS THE ACTIVITY INTO SOME POTENTIALLY HEAVY SHOWERS.
PWAT VALUES WILL BE A LITTLE OVER AN INCH...WHICH AT THIS TIME OF
YEAR IS NEARLY 3 STD ABV NORMAL (~4 PERCENT CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE ON
THIS CALENDER DATE).

THE FORECAST SOUNDINGS FOR THURSDAY MORNING ARE NOT VERY UNSTABLE IN
THE LOW LEVELS...BUT THERE IS A SUGGESTION OF SOME ELEVATED CAPE.
GIVEN THE STRENGTH OF THE SYNOPTIC FORCING AND THE PRESENCE OF SOME
MARGINALLY UNSTABLE AIR ALOFT...WILL INCLUDE A SLGT CHC FOR MORNING
THUNDER. AS ALLUDED TO ABOVE...WILL ALSO INSERT THE POTENTIAL FOR
SOME HEAVY SHOWERS WITH THE PRE FRONTAL TROUGH. THIS IS NOT TO SAY
THAT THERE WILL BE ANY HYDROLOGIC ISSUES THOUGH...AS BASIN AVERAGE
QPF WILL BE UNDER A HALF INCH AND PROBABLY CLOSER TO A QUARTER INCH.
AGAIN...MOST OF THIS WILL COME DURING THE MORNING.

DURING THE MIDDAY AND AFTERNOON...MID LEVEL DRY AIR WILL SWEEP IN
BEHIND THE PRE FRONTAL TROUGH AND THIS WILL SERIOUSLY CUT BACK ON
THE QPF GENERATED BY ANY RESIDUAL CONVECTION. THERE COULD EVEN BE
SOME SUNNY BREAKS OPEN UP...WITH THE HIGHEST CHANCE FOR THIS COMING
OVER THE FINGER LAKES REGION. THESE BREAKS WILL BE AIDED BY GUSTY
WINDS THAT WILL WORK DOWN TO THE SFC IN THE WAKE OF THE COLD FRONTAL
PASSAGE.

SPEAKING OF WINDS...24 HOURS AGO I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT STRONG GUSTY
DOWNSLOPE WINDS ALONG THE LAKE PLAIN OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY. GUIDANCE
PACKAGES FROM THE PAST 12 TO 18 HOURS HAS SINCE VEERED THE FORECAST
WINDS TO MORE OF A SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST FLOW AHEAD OF THE FRONT
THURSDAY MORNING...SO WILL NOT GO NEARLY AS STRONG WITH THE FORECAST
WINDS AS I DID YESTERDAY. ON THE OTHER HAND...DESPITE A STRONG
INVERSION BASED JUST A FEW HUNDRED FEET OFF THE SFC...WILL AIM
RATHER HIGH ON THE WINDS ACROSS THE HILL TOPS. ELEVATED TERRAIN OVER
1500 FT WILL BE STICKING UP INTO THIS INVERSION...SO THOSE SITES MAY
EXPERIENCE WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH OR MORE.

TEMPERATURES IN ADVANCE OF THE COLD FRONT ON THURSDAY WILL BE SOME
15 DEG F ABOVE NORMAL...AS READINGS WILL START OFF IN THE UPPER 40S
TO LOWER 50S. OVER THE FAR WESTERN COUNTIES...THE DAYTIME HIGH
SHOULD OCCUR BEFORE LUNCHTIME WITH SLOWLY FALLING TEMPS THROUGHOUT
THE AFTERNOON.

A DEEP COLD ADVECTIVE CYCLONIC FLOW WILL BE IN PLACE ACROSS THE
REGION THURSDAY NIGHT WITH H85 TEMPS DROPPING OFF FROM NEAR ZERO C
IN THE EVENING TO ABOUT -8C BY DAYBREAK. WHILE THIS MAY SOUND LIKE
THE MAKINGS FOR SOME LAKE EFFECT SNOW...WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE
LACKING MOISTURE IN THE FAVORABLE SNOW DENDRITIC GROWTH ZONE OF -12
TO -18C. THERE WILL ALSO BE A FAIRLY STRONG CAP BELOW 10K FT...SO
CONVECTIVE DEPTH WILL ALSO BE AN ISSUE.

RATHER THAN LOOKING AT THE MESOSCALE...WE WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT AN
ENERGETIC SHORTWAVE THAT IS FORECAST TO CROSS LAKE ONTARIO AND THE
NORTH COUNTRY. THIS FEATURE WILL SUPPLY ENOUGH LIFT FOR SOME
SCATTERED SHOWERS...BUT AGAIN...WITHOUT A FAVORABLE SNOW GROWTH AREA
THE SHOWERS SHOULD BE LARGELY IN THE FORM OF RAIN.

IT WILL BE SEASONABLY CHILLY ON FRIDAY AS DOMINANT HIGH PRESSURE
CENTERED OVER THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY WILL EXPAND EASTWARD ACROSS THE
GREAT LAKES REGION. THE SUBSIDENCE AND A WEALTH OF DRY AIR
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FAIR WEATHER GIANT WILL BRING PARTIAL SUNSHINE
TO THE BULK OF OUR REGION...ALTHOUGH SOME LAKE INDUCED FLURRIES/
SPRINKLES WILL BE POSSIBLE DOWNWIND OF THE LAKES ON A WEST TO
NORTHWEST FLOW.

THE CHILLY NORTHWEST FLOW WILL THEN REMAIN IN PLACE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT
AND SATURDAY...WITH THE LARGE SFC HIGH STILL IN COMPLETE CONTROL
FROM THE PLAINS STATES TO THE NORTHEAST. THIS 24 HOUR PERIOD IS
EXPECTED TO BE DRY WITH NEAR NORMAL TEMPS.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
TEMPERATURES WILL RUN NEAR SEASONAL NORMS FOR THE WEEKEND AS
NORTHWESTERLY ORIENTED ZONAL FLOW REMAINS IN PLACE ACROSS THE
NORTHERN TIER OF THE NATION. A SERIES OF SHORTWAVES DROPPING ACROSS
THE REGION IN THIS FLOW WILL BRING A CHANCE OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW
SHOWERS TO WESTERN NEW YORK...BUT NOTHING SIGNIFICANT AT THIS TIME.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
A WEAK TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE IS IN THE PROCESS OF FALLING APART
ACROSS THE SAINT LAWRENCE VALLEY LATE THIS EVENING. DRIZZLE AND
LIGHT SHOWERS THAT DEVELOPED EARLIER THIS EVENING HAS NOW JUST ABOUT
FALLEN APART...WITH JUST SOME SPOTTY LIGHT DRIZZLE LEFT. THIS TOO
SHOULD DISSIPATE OVERNIGHT.

ELSEWHERE MID LEVEL CLOUD WILL GRADUALLY LOWER TONIGHT THROUGH
MORNING. AN AREA OF HIGHER SURFACE DEWPOINTS ON THE LAKE PLAIN FROM
BUF-IAG-ROC MAY PRODUCE SOME BR/FOG IN THESE TERMINALS OVERNIGHT AS
TEMPERATURES COOL AND THE LOW LEVELS SATURATE. FOR NOW HAVE INCLUDED
MVFR VSBY GIVEN CLOUD COVER WHICH MAY HELP TO LIMIT ANY MORE
SIGNIFICANT FOG FORMATION.

A WARM FRONT WILL APPROACH WESTERN NY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WITH
THICKENING AND LOWERING CLOUD COVER. SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL ENTER
WESTERN NY BY 19-21Z ALTHOUGH CIGS/VSBY SHOULD REMAIN VFR AT THE
ONSET IN MOST PLACES AS THE LOW LEVELS REMAIN UNSATURATED AIDED BY
SOUTHERLY DOWNSLOPE FLOW. THE ONE EXCEPTION WILL BE ACROSS THE
SOUTHERN TIER WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF DOWNSLOPE FLOW...HERE EXPECT
CIGS TO DETERIORATE TO MVFR DURING THE AFTERNOON.

OUTLOOK...
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...VFR DETERIORATING TO MVFR WITH
WIDESPREAD RAIN.
FRIDAY...VFR/MVFR. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
WINDS AND WAVES WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA TODAY WITH A
BROAD AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE CENTERED ALONG THE EAST COAST.
MEANWHILE...DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHERN ROCKIES WILL
DEEPEN AS IT ADVANCES TO THE CENTRAL GREAT LAKES THURSDAY AND THEN
TO QUEBEC PROVINCE FRIDAY MORNING. INCREASING SOUTHERLY WINDS AHEAD
OF THE LOW AND ITS TRAILING COLD FRONT WILL RESULT IN SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CONDITIONS TONIGHT ALONG THE NEARSHORES OF BOTH LAKES AND
ALONG THE RIVERS. EXPECT SCA CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THURSDAY INTO
THURSDAY NIGHT AS MODERATELY STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS SET UP
BEHIND THE DEPARTING COLD FRONT.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY
         FOR LEZ040-041.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM EST
         FRIDAY FOR LEZ020.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
         EST FRIDAY FOR LOZ030-045.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY
         FOR LOZ042-043.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
         FRIDAY FOR LOZ044.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY
         FOR SLZ022-024.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TJP
NEAR TERM...TJP
SHORT TERM...RSH
LONG TERM...RSH
AVIATION...HITCHCOCK
MARINE...RSH/TJP
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 13, 5:15 AM EST, 22 hours 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
515 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2011

NYZ001>005-010>014-020-021-085-141015-
NIAGARA-ORLEANS-MONROE-WAYNE-NORTHERN CAYUGA-NORTHERN ERIE-GENESEE-
WYOMING-LIVINGSTON-ONTARIO-CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-SOUTHERN ERIE-
515 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEW YORK.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES...
AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN
BUFFALO CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BUF

NYZ019-141015-
CHAUTAUQUA-
515 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEW YORK.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY OF WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

WINDS COULD GUST TO BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MPH ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN AND PARTICULARLY BETWEEN LAKE ERIE AND THE CHAUTAUQUA
RIDGE LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES...
AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN
BUFFALO CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BUF

NYZ006>008-141015-
OSWEGO-JEFFERSON-LEWIS-
515 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NEW YORK.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE WILL BE THE CHANCE FOR SOME LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS AND PATCHY
FREEZING DRIZZLE TONIGHT. THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME LOCALIZED
PROBLEMS DUE TO SLICK ROAD AND SIDEWALK SURFACES.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES...
AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN
BUFFALO CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BUF

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-141015-
UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND BUFFALO HARBOR-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM RIPLEY TO DUNKIRK-
LAKE ERIE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO-
LOWER NIAGARA RIVER-
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-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM CAPE VINCENT TO OGDENSBURG-
SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER FROM OGDENSBURG TO SAINT REGIS-
515 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE NEW YORK WATERS OF LAKE
ERIE...LAKE ONTARIO...AND THE SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES...
AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN
BUFFALO CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BUF

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