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Small Craft Advisory 39, NWS Buffalo, NY

April 3, 2018

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Apr 3, 2018, 3:03 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2018, 3:03 PM EDT (19:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2018, 9:59 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

075 
WHUS71 KBUF 031903
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

LEZ020-040315-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-040315-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1500Z-180405T0300Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-040315-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T0900Z-180404T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-040315-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-063>065-040315-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0600Z/
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-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 knots.

* WAVES...14 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-040315-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0039.180404T1200Z-180405T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
303 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
310 
WHUS71 KBUF 040159
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

LOZ030-041000-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0039.180404T1200Z-180405T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-041000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T0900Z-180404T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-041000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 knots.

* WAVES...14 to 18 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>065-041000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0600Z/
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-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...West to 45 knots.

* WAVES...16 to 21 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-041000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1200Z-180405T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-041000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.180404T1500Z-180405T0300Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
959 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 4:46 AM EDTGale WarningBUF45 hr
Apr 3, 4:48 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne45 hr
Apr 3, 4:58 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more42 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.