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Gale Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 1, 2018

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 1, 2018, 3:15 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 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
Mar 1, 2018, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2018, 3:36 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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042 
WHUS71 KBUF 010815
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

LEZ040-041-011615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.180302T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST
Friday.

* WINDS...Northeast to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-011615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180301T1800Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Saturday.

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-011615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180301T2100Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Saturday.

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-011615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST
Saturday.

* 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
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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-011615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
315 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

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

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
144 
WHUS71 KBUF 011424
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

LEZ040-041-012230-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.180302T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-012230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180301T1800Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-012230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180301T2100Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-012230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-012230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
924 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
990 
WHUS71 KBUF 011818
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

LEZ040-041-020330-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.180302T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-020330-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-020330-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180301T2100Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-020330-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-020330-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
118 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
994 
WHUS71 KBUF 012256
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

LEZ040-041-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.180302T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.180302T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
556 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$
901 
WHUS71 KBUF 020226
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

LEZ040-041-020900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

* WINDS...North to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-021030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-021030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-021030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-021030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
926 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$
276 
WHUS71 KBUF 020549
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

LEZ040-041-020900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* WINDS...North to 35 knots.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-021400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-021400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-021400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-021400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1249 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* WINDS...North 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.

&&

$$
344 
WHUS71 KBUF 020836
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

LEZ040-041-021700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EST this evening. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-021700-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...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...North to northwest 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-021700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to northwest to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-021700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to northwest to 30 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-021700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...North to 30 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-021700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180303T1200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
336 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* WINDS...North to northwest 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.

&&

$$

JJR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:12 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more42 hr
Mar 1, 3:15 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF60 hr
Mar 1, 5:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFChautauqua3 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New York, 2018Every gale warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.