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Gale Warning 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 7, 2019

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Feb 7, 2019, 3:30 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 8, 2019, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2019, 3:30 AM EST (08:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 8, 2019, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 9, 2019, 10:00 AM EST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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663 
WHUS71 KBUF 070830
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
330 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LOZ042>045-062>065-071630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.190208T0700Z-190209T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
330 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM Friday to 7 AM EST
Saturday. This upgrades the Gale Watch which was previously in 
effect.

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-071630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
330 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST
Friday.

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet in ice free areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-071630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
330 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 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 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST
Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
12 follow-up statements
629 
WHUS71 KBUF 071417
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
917 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LEZ040-041-072230-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
917 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet in ice free areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-072230-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
917 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...14 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-072230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
917 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
157 
WHUS71 KBUF 071954
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
254 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LEZ040-041-080400-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
254 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-080400-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
254 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...15 to 20 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-080400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
254 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS71 KBUF 072129
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
429 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LEZ040-041-080530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
429 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-080530-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
429 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...15 to 20 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-080530-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
429 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
430 
WHUS71 KBUF 080014
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
714 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LEZ040-041-080815-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
714 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-080815-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
714 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...15 to 20 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-080815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
714 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$
451 
WHUS71 KBUF 080251
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
951 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LEZ040-041-081100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0500Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
951 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-081100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.190208T0800Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
951 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...15 to 20 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-081100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.190208T0300Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
951 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$
095 
WHUS71 KBUF 080818
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
318 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

LEZ040-041-081630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
318 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less due to extensive ice cover.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-081630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
318 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...14 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-081630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
318 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
759 
WHUS71 KBUF 081556
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1056 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

LEZ040-041-082100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190208T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1056 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less due to extensive ice cover.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-090000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
1056 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...14 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-090000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1056 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$
007 
WHUS71 KBUF 082023
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
323 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

LEZ040-041-090300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
323 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 40 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less due to extensive ice cover.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-090430-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
323 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West to 40 knots.

* WAVES...15 to 19 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-090430-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
323 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS71 KBUF 090247
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
947 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

LEZ040-041-091100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
947 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less due to extensive ice cover.

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>045-062>065-091100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
947 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST 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
occurring. 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-LOZ030-091100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
947 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* 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.

&&

$$
487 
WHUS71 KBUF 090810
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
310 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

LOZ043-044-063-064-091500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* 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
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-045-062-065-091200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...West to 35 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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-LOZ030-091500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-091500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less.

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
041 
WHUS71 KBUF 091114
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

LOZ042-091915-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190210T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 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 7 PM EST this evening. 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-091915-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190210T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Sunday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West to 30 knots.

* WAVES...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ062-065-091215-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1200Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds and waves will continue to slowly subside this morning.

$$

LOZ043-044-063-064-091500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* 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
occurring. 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-LOZ030-091500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-091500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
614 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...1 foot or less.

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
430 
WHUS71 KBUF 091503
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

LOZ043-044-092315-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190210T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063-064-091615-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-091615-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190209T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LOZ042-092315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190210T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

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

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-092315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190210T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1003 AM EST Sat Feb 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 3:30 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF69 hr
Feb 7, 10:11 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Livingston, Ontario3 hr
Feb 7, 10:11 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBUFChautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more31 hr
Feb 7, 10:11 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario and 2 more38 hr
Feb 7, 11:43 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningBUFErie, Niagara40 hr
Feb 7, 3:30 PM ESTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryBUFChautauqua, Erie24 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.