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Gale Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
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 .
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- 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. && $$
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604 WHUS71 KBUF 101435 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020 LOZ042-102245- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200110T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.200112T1200Z-200112T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 935 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2020 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ 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.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 4:53 AM EST, 4 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 1:40 PM EST | High Wind Watch | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more | 16 hr |
| Jan 10, 1:40 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego | 22 hr |
| Jan 10, 1:40 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Jefferson | 23 hr |
| Jan 10, 6:41 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 20 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.