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Gale Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

January 7, 2020

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Jan 7, 2020, 9:26 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 8, 2020, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 7, 2020, 9:26 PM EST (02:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2020, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 8, 2020, 8:54 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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681 
WHUS71 KBUF 080226
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

LOZ043>045-081030-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.200108T0500Z-200108T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-081030-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-081030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-081030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-081030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-081030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
926 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
501 
WHUS71 KBUF 080611
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

LOZ043>045-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-081415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
111 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS71 KBUF 081151
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

LOZ043>045-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and 
  waves 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM 
  EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
651 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS71 KBUF 081451
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

LOZ043>045-082300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.200108T1500Z-200109T0200Z/
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 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
158 
WHUS71 KBUF 082059
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

LOZ063>065-090200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-090200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
359 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
245 
WHUS71 KBUF 090154
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

LOZ043-044-090900-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200109T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-090600-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200109T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-090300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200109T0200Z/
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-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened below Gale Warning criteria.

$$

LEZ020-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-090500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-090600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-090600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200109T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
854 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 4:45 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis60 min
Jan 8, 8:06 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningBUFGenesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne54 min
Jan 8, 8:20 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningBUFOswego55 min
Jan 8, 8:33 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua57 min
Jan 8, 8:52 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningBUFCayuga, Ontario, Wayne38 min
Jan 8, 9:27 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis63 min
Jan 8, 9:32 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus58 min
Jan 8, 9:56 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOswego34 min
Jan 8, 12:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe, Wayne74 min
Jan 8, 1:18 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe, Orleans57 min
Jan 8, 2:58 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFErie32 min
Jan 8, 3:29 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWyoming31 min

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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.