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Gale Warning 18, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 24, 2017

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Dec 24, 2017, 4:07 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2017, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 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
Dec 24, 2017, 4:07 AM EST (09:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2017, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 26, 2017, 4:00 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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396 
WHUS71 KBUF 240907
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LOZ043-241700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-171224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.171224T2300Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft
Advisory is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 knots tonight, then west to 40 knots
  Monday and Monday night.

* WAVES...4 to 7 feet tonight, then 10 to 13 feet Monday and
  Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ044-241700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-171224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* WINDS...Northwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-241700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.171224T2300Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft
Advisory is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 knots tonight, then west to 35 knots 
  Monday and Monday night.

* WAVES...4 to 7 feet tonight, then 9 to 12 feet Monday and Monday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-241700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-241700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0010.171225T0900Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
407 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from late tonight through late Monday night.

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 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.

&&

$$

JJR
10 follow-up statements
817 
WHUS71 KBUF 241654
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1154 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LEZ040-041-250100-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0010.171225T0900Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1154 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-250100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.171224T2300Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1154 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-062>065-250100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
1154 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* 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
occuring. 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.

&&

$$
904 
WHUS71 KBUF 241812
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LOZ042-043-250330-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.171224T2300Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
112 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 knots becoming west to 40 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet building to 10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-062>065-250330-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
112 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* 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
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-250330-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
112 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

WOOD
457 
WHUS71 KBUF 242117
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
417 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LOZ042-043-250530-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.171224T2300Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
417 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...East winds 15 to 25 knots tonight becoming west to 40 
  knots Monday and Monday night.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet tonight building 10 to 14 feet Monday and
  Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-062>065-250530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
417 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-250530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
417 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-250530-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.171225T1200Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
417 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST
Tuesday.

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

SMITH
101 
WHUS71 KBUF 242353
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

LOZ042-043-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...East winds 15 to 25 knots tonight becoming west to 40 
  knots Monday and Monday night.

* WAVES...3 to 5 feet tonight building 10 to 14 feet Monday and
  Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-062>065-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-250800-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.171225T0900Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 4 AM EST
Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.171225T1200Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
653 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

SMITH
834 
WHUS71 KBUF 250907
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

LOZ042-043-251715-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory.

* 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
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-062>065-251715-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-251715-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-251715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.171225T1200Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-251715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
407 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
524 
WHUS71 KBUF 251437
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
937 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

LOZ042>045-062>065-252245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
937 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-252245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
937 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-252245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
937 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-252245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
937 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
687 
WHUS71 KBUF 252008
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
308 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

LOZ042>045-062>065-260415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
308 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-260415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
308 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-260415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
308 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-260415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
308 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
836 
WHUS71 KBUF 260247
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
947 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

LOZ042>045-062>065-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
947 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...12 to 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-260600-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
947 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-261100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
947 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
947 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

SMITH
754 
WHUS71 KBUF 260542
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1242 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

LEZ040-041-260900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1242 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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>065-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
1242 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...12 to 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-261200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1242 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

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

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-260900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1242 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

JJR
587 
WHUS71 KBUF 260914
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

LEZ040-041-261715-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0121.171226T0914Z-171228T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-261715-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0121.171226T0914Z-171227T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042>044-261715-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0121.171226T0914Z-171227T1500Z/
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-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners...especially those operating smaller vessels...should
avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-261015-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below gale warning criteria.

$$

LOZ030-261015-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory.

Winds have dropped below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

LEZ020-261715-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0120.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0121.171226T0914Z-171227T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
414 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... 

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 18 to 33 knots
and/or waves averaging 4 feet or more 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
Dec 24, 4:00 AM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson and 4 more4 days
Dec 24, 4:07 AM ESTGale WatchBUF8 hr
Dec 24, 4:07 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF24 hr
Dec 24, 5:40 AM ESTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne49 hr
Dec 24, 4:17 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF36 hr

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Sources

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