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Small Craft Advisory 37, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 30, 2018

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Mar 30, 2018, 4:34 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 30, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2018, 4:34 AM EDT (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2018, 4:41 AM EDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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607 
WHUS71 KBUF 300834
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

LOZ043-044-301630-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-180331T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.180330T1200Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT
Saturday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* WINDS...For the Small Craft Advisory...west to northwest 15 to
  20 knots. For the Gale Warning...west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet today and tonight...and 10 to 14 feet
  Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-301630-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-180331T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.180330T1200Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT
Saturday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* WINDS...For the Small Craft Advisory...west to northwest 15 to
  20 knots. For the Gale Warning...west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet today and tonight...and 8 to 11 feet
  Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

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 Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LOZ045-301630-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-180331T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-301630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* WINDS...Southwest to west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-301630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
morning.

* WINDS...Southwest to west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 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/SMITH
5 follow-up statements
299 
WHUS71 KBUF 301603
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1203 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

LOZ043-044-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1203 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...For the Small Craft Advisory...west to northwest 15 to 
  20 knots. For the Gale Warning...west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet today and tonight...and 10 to 14 feet 
  Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1203 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...For the Small Craft Advisory...west to northwest 15 to 
  20 knots. For the Gale Warning...west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...3 to 6 feet today and tonight...and 8 to 11 feet 
  Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

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 Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LOZ045-063>065-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
1203 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1203 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to west to 35 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 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.

&&

$$
635 
WHUS71 KBUF 301801
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

LEZ020-040-041-310215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT
Sunday.

* WINDS...Southwest to 30 knots.

* WAVES...1 to 2 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-310215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-310215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...West to 35 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-310215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...West 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 Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LOZ045-063>065-310215-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-310215-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
201 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 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.

&&

$$
848 
WHUS71 KBUF 302053
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

LOZ043-044-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots tonight. West to 35 knots
  Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots tonight. West to 35 knots
  Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* 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 Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 30 knots.

* WAVES...1 to 2 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-063>065-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-310500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
453 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 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.

&&

$$
773 
WHUS71 KBUF 310235
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

LOZ042-311045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...8 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-311045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 knots tonight. Southwest to 35 knots
  Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* 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.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-311045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 30 knots.

* WAVES...1 to 2 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-311045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-063>065-311045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-311045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1035 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...9 to 12 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.

&&

$$
587 
WHUS71 KBUF 310841
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

LOZ043-044-311700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-180331T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-311700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
Sunday. The Gale Watch 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-063>065-311700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
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-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT
Sunday. 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-311700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-311700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-311700-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0038.180401T0000Z-180401T1500Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
441 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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 30, 4:34 AM EDTGale WatchBUF24 hr
Mar 30, 4:34 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBUFChautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara and 3 more9 hr
Mar 30, 4:34 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne9 hr
Mar 30, 1:47 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe and 5 more36 hr
Mar 30, 1:47 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston and 5 more39 hr
Mar 30, 1:55 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne45 hr
Mar 30, 2:01 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF53 hr

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Sources

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