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Gale Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

January 10, 2020

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale watch at Jan 10, 2020, 4:57 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2020, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 10, 2020, 4:57 AM EST (09:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2020, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 11, 2020, 4:45 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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325 
WHUS71 KBUF 100957
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

LEZ040-041-101800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night 
  through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-101800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
  knots and waves up to 4 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
  35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-101800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots 
  and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35 
  knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-101500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-101800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
457 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
604 
WHUS71 KBUF 101435
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

LOZ042-102245-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-101545-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish today.

$$

LEZ040-041-102245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night 
  through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-102245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-102245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
229 
WHUS71 KBUF 101723
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1223 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

LOZ043>045-110130-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
1223 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-110130-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1223 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-062>065-110130-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
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-
1223 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Reynolds
734 
WHUS71 KBUF 102341
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
641 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

LEZ040-041-110745-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0005.200111T0600Z-200111T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
641 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 20 to 30
  knots expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots
  and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 3 PM EST 
  Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-110745-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
641 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
740 
WHUS71 KBUF 110349
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1049 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

LEZ040-041-111200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0005.200111T0600Z-200111T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1049 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 20 to 30 
  knots expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 
  knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 3 PM EST 
  Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-111200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
1049 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
717 
WHUS71 KBUF 110622
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
122 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

LEZ040-041-111430-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200111T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
122 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots. 
  For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 8 to 11 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-111430-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
122 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
231 
WHUS71 KBUF 110945
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

LEZ040-041-111745-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200111T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T0900Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T0900Z-200112T1800Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 
  10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-111745-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0006.200111T2300Z-200112T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T1200Z-200112T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  8 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-111745-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T1400Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0006.200111T2300Z-200112T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 
  10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northeast winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-111745-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0005.200111T1400Z-200111T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T1400Z-200112T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 
  10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-111745-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T1200Z-200112T1800Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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>065-111745-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.200112T1400Z-200112T2100Z/
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-
445 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 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 9 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Jan 10, 4:53 AM EST, 4 minutes earlier.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 10, 1:40 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more16 hr
Jan 10, 1:40 PM ESTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFChautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego22 hr
Jan 10, 1:40 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchBUFJefferson23 hr
Jan 10, 6:41 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF20 hr

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