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Gale Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 12, 2020

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 12, 2020, 1:34 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2020, 1:34 PM EDT (17:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2020, 4:14 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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146 
WHUS71 KBUF 121734
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

LOZ063>065-130145-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.200313T1800Z-200314T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0006.200313T1800Z-200314T0900Z/
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-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

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

* WHAT...West 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 2 PM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-130145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0900Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-130145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-130145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-130145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0600Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-130145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0600Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
134 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JLA
6 follow-up statements
507 
WHUS71 KBUF 130200
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

LOZ063>065-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.200313T1800Z-200314T0900Z/
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-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0900Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0600Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-131000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0600Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1000 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
712 
WHUS71 KBUF 130803
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

LOZ063>065-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.200313T1800Z-200314T0900Z/
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-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T0900Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.200313T1200Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-131615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
403 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
481 
WHUS71 KBUF 131444
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

LOZ063>065-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.200313T1800Z-200314T0900Z/
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-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-132245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1044 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
314 
WHUS71 KBUF 131959
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

LOZ063>065-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T0900Z/
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 EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-140300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
359 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
598 
WHUS71 KBUF 140218
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

LEZ020-LOZ030-140330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish overnight.

$$

LOZ063>065-140900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-141030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-141030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-141030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-141030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1018 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
514 
WHUS71 KBUF 140814
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

LOZ063>065-140915-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T0900Z/
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-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below gale criteria.

$$

LOZ042-141615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-141615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-141615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-141200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200314T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-141615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
414 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
Mar 12, 4:24 AM EDTGale WatchBUF9 hr
Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego14 hr
Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF57 hr
Mar 12, 2:11 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis and 8 more29 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.