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Gale Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY

April 5, 2018

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Apr 5, 2018, 1:43 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 6, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2018, 1:43 PM EDT (17:43 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2018, 10:37 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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165 
WHUS71 KBUF 051743
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
143 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

LEZ040-041-051845-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180405T2000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
143 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LOZ043>045-060145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
143 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 5 AM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...For the small craft advisory, west winds 15 to 20 
  knots. For the Gale, winds southwest to 35 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-060145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
143 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 5 AM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-060145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
143 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...West 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

Thomas
8 follow-up statements
111 
WHUS71 KBUF 052051
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

LOZ043>045-060500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...12 to 16 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-060500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-060500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 5 PM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...West to 35 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-060500-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-060500-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
451 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$
352 
WHUS71 KBUF 060002
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

LOZ043>045-060815-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-060815-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-180406T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO
5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-060815-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-060815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 30 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-060815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
802 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$
732 
WHUS71 KBUF 060218
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

LOZ043>045-063>065-061030-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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 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-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-061030-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 2 AM EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-061030-
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-061030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO
5 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-061030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-061030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1018 PM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$
283 
WHUS71 KBUF 060742
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

LEZ040-041-061545-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT
this evening. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-061545-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1600Z-180407T0600Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-063>065-061545-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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 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-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-061545-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...West to 35 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-061545-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-061545-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$
527 
WHUS71 KBUF 060812
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

LOZ042-061615-
/O.EXA.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1600Z-180407T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* 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
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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-063>065-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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 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-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1600Z-180407T0600Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
412 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$
346 
WHUS71 KBUF 061354
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

LOZ043>045-063>065-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1800Z-180407T0900Z/
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 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-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.180406T1600Z-180407T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1500Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.180406T1800Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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
650 
WHUS71 KBUF 061847
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

LOZ043>045-063>065-070300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0900Z/
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 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-
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-070300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

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

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-070300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-070300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-070300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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
835 
WHUS71 KBUF 070237
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

LOZ042-071045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0042.180407T0237Z-180407T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT Saturday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-071045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0042.180407T0237Z-180408T0300Z/
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-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 PM EDT Saturday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West to 30 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-071045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0042.180407T0237Z-180407T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Saturday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-070345-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0900Z/
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-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Gale
Warning.

$$

LOZ062-070345-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180407T0600Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Gale
Warning.

$$

SLZ022-024-070345-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-180407T0600Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-070345-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-180407T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 7:18 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe, Orleans, Wayne87 min
Apr 5, 1:40 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe and 5 more33 hr
Apr 5, 4:25 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne11 hr
Apr 5, 4:51 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF30 hr

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Sources

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