Gale Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

694 
WHUS71 KBUF 251408
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
908 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

LEZ040-041-252215-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200225T1408Z-200226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
908 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200226T0000Z-200227T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1500Z-200228T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
908 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200226T0000Z-200226T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1500Z-200228T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
908 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  10 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1500Z-200228T0900Z/
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-
908 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 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 Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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

098 
WHUS71 KBUF 251933
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
233 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

LOZ042-260345-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200226T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
233 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-260345-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200226T0000Z-200227T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
233 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-260345-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200226T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
233 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-260345-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
233 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 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 Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* 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/JJR

992 
WHUS71 KBUF 260027
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
727 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

LOZ042-260830-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
727 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 30 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-260830-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
727 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-260830-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200226T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
727 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-260830-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
727 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 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 Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

210 
WHUS71 KBUF 260257
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
957 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

LOZ042-261100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
957 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 30 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-261100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
957 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-261100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200226T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
957 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 
  35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-261100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
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-
957 PM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 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 Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

301 
WHUS71 KBUF 260946
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

LOZ042-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0005.200227T1200Z-200228T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 10
  to 13 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 30
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 9 AM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-261800-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0005.200227T1200Z-200228T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13
  to 17 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 9 AM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-261800-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200227T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0005.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 10
  to 13 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-062>065-261800-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0005.200227T1200Z-200228T1400Z/
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-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-261800-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200229T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots through tonight then west
  winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-261800-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0024.200227T0900Z-200229T0300Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
446 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
356 AM EST Tue Feb 25 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
The weather will turn active through the weekend. First a weakening
area of low pressure will track south of the region with some rain
and snow across the area today and tonight. A second, stronger area
of low pressure will bring another round of rain changing to snow
Wednesday through early Thursday. A strong cold front associated
with the second area of low pressure will track across the region
bring colder air and the potential for heavy lake effect snow for
areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from Thursday through the
weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Early this morning, temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s across
the WNY area, where rain is starting to move in from the southwest.
Rain will continue to track northeast through the morning, but
become a bit disorganized as the low level jet that is providing the
forcing weakens through the night time hours. Cloud cover this
morning is overcast across the area as a weakening area of low
pressure tracks across the Ohio Valley toward the mid Atlantic
coast.

Behind the area of light steady precipitation this morning, showers
will be possible from the late morning through mid afternoon.
Another round of precipitation will track north into the area as a
baroclinic zone stretches northeast from the mid Mississippi Valley
toward the Eastern Great Lakes. POPs with this precip will increase
during the late afternoon across the NY/PA line and then slowly
increase toward the north. Temperatures today will be in the upper
30s to around 40.

Tonight, the narrow band of steadier precipitation associated with
the baroclinic zone over the region will continue to move north and
precipitation should taper off to showers. Temperatures tonight will
get cold enough for most areas to expect a changeover to snow.
Snowfall accumulations will generally be around one to three inches
with the greatest amounts over the higher terrain. Temperatures
tonight will be in the low to mid 30s. With these temperatures, snow
ratios will be fairly low, helping to limit the amount of snow
accumulation some.

Wednesday, the steadier precipitation will track to the north of the
area, with showers possible during the morning. A potent shortwave
trough will track southeast across the Central Plains today, and
round the base of a larger mid/upper level trough in place through
tonight into Wednesday. As this shortwave approaches the upper level
jet associated with the earlier area of low pressure a surface low
will begin to reform and strengthen Wednesday. POPs will begin to
increase from west to east during the late morning into the
afternoon as the area of low pressure and swath of moisture becomes
better organized over the Ohio Valley, and tracks northeast towards
the region. Enough warm air will be in place on Wednesday for all
the precipitation to change to rain by the late afternoon after
briefly starting as snow or a mix of rain and snow in some places.
Guidance for Wednesday is starting to trend colder some, so
temperatures have been adjusted some to account for this. High
temperatures on Wednesday will be in the mid 30s to low 40s, with
the coldest temperatures along the northwestern portion of the area
and the warmest temperatures along the southeastern portion of the
area. Temperatures will warm through the day into the evening as
warm air advection ahead of the area of low pressure brings temps up
across the region. Snow accumulations on Wednesday before the
changeover to rain will be around a a half inch to one inch for the
North Country and the Niagara Frontier.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A very complex synoptic evolution will then unfold Wednesday
night and Thursday. The sharp Ohio Valley trough will deepen
further, and take on a negative tilt as it phases with
additional shortwave energy diving into the western portion of
the trough. The surface low will move northeast across Lake Erie
Wednesday night, moving north of Lake Ontario by Thursday. The
associated cold front will cross our region slowly from west to
east Wednesday night, with most of the operational guidance
suggesting one or more baroclinic waves running northward along
the advancing front. The presence of these waves greatly
complicates the forecast, as the waves may force the front to
take on more anabatic characteristics with steadier, heavier
precipitation developing on the cold side of the frontal zone.

Expect a period of widespread precipitation Wednesday night with the
passage of this system, generally advancing from west to east across
the eastern Great Lakes. Forcing is very strong, and the system will
capture an impressive plume of deep moisture with Gulf of Mexico
origins. The quality of moisture and dynamics coming together will
produce a general 0.50"-0.75" of liquid equivalent across the region
Wednesday night. Precipitation type will generally be rain ahead of
the front, then transition quickly to wet snow behind the frontal
zone from west to east overnight. There may be a period of
accumulating wet snow in some areas behind the front, although
amounts will be highly dependent on the fine details of how the
aforementioned frontal waves develop.

Temperatures never get as warm east of Lake Ontario, and its
possible some, or even most of the precipitation may fall as wet
snow across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western
foothills of the Adirondacks, even on the warm side of the frontal
zone. The potential for accumulating synoptic snow Wednesday night
will need to be watched closely in future model runs, given the
complexity and strongly forced nature of the system.

Cold air will pour into the eastern Great Lakes Thursday as the
surface low deepens further across the Ottawa Valley. General wrap
around snow showers will continue as the deep, closing off mid level
trough crosses the eastern Great Lakes. Lake effect/lake enhanced
snow will also develop east of the lakes. Given the proximity of the
upper level low, there may be some shear initially that inhibits
band organization. Even so, lake enhanced and orographically
enhanced snow will likely produce moderate accumulations across the
higher terrain east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. It will also be quite
windy Thursday, with wind gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range common
across the region. Advisory level gusts in excess of 45 mph are a
possibility. The wind will also produce significant blowing snow
where accumulating snow is falling east of the lakes.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
...Significant Lake Effect Snow Possible Late This Week...

A mid level trough will evolve into a cutoff low Thursday night over
southern Quebec, then remain in place through Saturday before slowly
moving east towards the Canadian Maritimes later Sunday. A strong
surface low will become vertically stacked beneath its mid level
counterpart Thursday night, then gradually fill as the system
occludes through the end of the week. The overall synoptic scale
pattern strongly suggests the potential for a long lasting,
significant lake effect snow event east of Lakes Erie and Ontario
for the latter portion of the week, matching well the analog pattern
of past significant westerly flow lake effect snow events. CIPS
analogs also suggest a strong potential for a significant lake
effect snow event east of the lakes, with the relative greatest
potential east of Lake Ontario. It will be quite windy, especially
early in this event Thursday through Thursday night, with
significant blowing and drifting snow.

This will be a long lasting event, starting Thursday morning and
lasting through Saturday night. The best setup may end up being
later Friday and Friday night, when the coldest air aloft, deepest
moisture, and strongest synoptic scale support all come together.
This may be the period of greatest snowfall rates and accumulation,
flanked by periods of light to moderate snow before and after.
Diurnal impacts will need to be considered given how late in the
season we are. The higher sun angle and stronger daytime diurnal
mixing can disrupt the band scale ageostrophic circulations,
resulting in less organizational structure during the afternoon and
early evening in late season events. A more dense synoptic scale
overcast would help alleviate these concerns, and it appears that
may be possible Friday.

The long lasting nature of this event and quality of the setup
suggest this has the potential to be a major event. It remains too
early for specifics, but snowfall accumulations over the 3 day
period from Thursday through Saturday may be measured in feet. Off
Lake Erie the greatest amounts will focus across the higher terrain
east of the lake, and well south of the Buffalo Metro Area. Off Lake
Ontario, the greatest amounts will focus across the higher terrain
of the Tug Hill region. Of the two lakes, snowfall will likely be
highest east of Lake Ontario where the best setup appears to last
the longest. Boundary layer flow will become northwesterly towards the
end of the event later Saturday or Saturday night, spreading
multiple bands and lighter accumulations to areas southeast of Lake
Ontario.

The lake effect snow will finally taper off and end Sunday as high
pressure moves into the eastern Great Lakes. This will be quickly
followed by the start of a warming trend Monday.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
For the 06Z TAFS, VFR flight conditions are found, but these
will deteriorate to MVFR/IFR through the next 6 hours as low
pressure over the Lower Ohio Valley spins northeastward. This
surface low will send a batch of mainly rain, and higher
elevations snow (KJHW) over our WNY TAF region this morning. A
light northeast wind will prevail this morning and afternoon.

The precipitation combined with a northeast flow will bring at
least MVFR and likely IFR flight conditions this morning across
WNY. With the warm frontal precipitation stalling and then
weakening today...KART will likely remain dry with the
precipitation just to the south of the airfield.

Tonight another wave of warm frontal precipitation will pass
across the TAF region with widespread IFR flight conditions.

Outlook...

Wednesday...MVFR/IFR with morning rain and snow giving way to
periods of rain Wednesday afternoon...then changing back to all
snow Wednesday night.
Thursday and Friday...LIFR/IFR in potentially heavy lake effect
snow east of the lakes...with MVFR/VFR and scattered snow showers
elsewhere.
Saturday...IFR/MVFR with lake effect snow southeast of the lakes...
and scattered to numerous snow showers elsewhere.

&&

.MARINE...
Light winds will become northeasterly and slowly increase today as
low pressure slowly makes its way into the Lower Ohio Valley.
Further strengthening of the northeasterly flow is then expected as
the low tracks further up the Ohio Valley tonight. Have issued Small
Craft Advisories on Lake Ontario and Lake Erie as outlined below.

These initial Small Craft Advisories are just the open of what will
be a very active mid to late week period on both Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario as a deepening storm system brings an increasing potential
for gales to both lakes beginning late Wednesday night into Friday.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
         Wednesday for LOZ042-043.
         Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
         Wednesday for LOZ044.

&&

SYNOPSIS...SW
NEAR TERM...SW
SHORT TERM...Hitchcock
LONG TERM...Hitchcock
AVIATION...SW/Thomas
MARINE...JLA/JJR/SW

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

NYZ001>005-010-011-013-014-021-252000-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A strong low pressure system is expected to move across the eastern
Great Lakes Wednesday night, then stall over southern Quebec Thursday
through Saturday. Rain Wednesday and Wednesday evening will change to
wet snow later Wednesday night, with some accumulation possible.

Periods of snow showers will then continue Thursday through Saturday,
with generally light accumulations in most areas. It will be quite
windy Thursday through Thursday night, with wind gusts in excess of
40 mph possible. This will result in some blowing snow where enough
fresh snow accumulates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ012-019-020-085-252000-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A strong low pressure system is expected to move across the eastern
Great Lakes Wednesday night, then stall over southern Quebec Thursday
through Saturday. Rain Wednesday and Wednesday evening will change to
wet snow later Wednesday night, with some accumulation possible.

A westerly flow of much colder air will then set the stage for a long
lasting, significant lake effect snow event Thursday through Saturday
night east of Lake Erie. The heaviest accumulations will focus on
the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills, and western
Wyoming County. 1 to 2 feet of accumulation is possible over the 3
day period across the higher terrain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ006>008-252000-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A strong low pressure system is expected to move across the eastern
Great Lakes Wednesday night, then stall over southern Quebec Thursday
through Saturday. Rain Wednesday and Wednesday evening will change to
wet snow later Wednesday night, with some accumulation possible.
Precipitation may be wet snow for much of the time across the higher
terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
Adirondacks, with moderate to heavy accumulations possible.

A westerly flow of much colder air will then set the stage for a long
lasting, significant lake effect snow event Thursday through Saturday
night east of Lake Ontario. The heaviest accumulations will focus on
the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau. 2 to 3 feet of
accumulation is possible over the 3 day period across the higher
terrain, with lesser, but still significant snow amounts across the
surrounding lower elevations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-252000-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
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-
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A strong area of low pressure will cross the eastern Great Lakes
Wednesday night, then move into southern Quebec Thursday and Thursday
night. Westerly gales are possible Thursday and Thursday night on
Lakes Erie and Ontario.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

SLZ022-024-252000-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
250 PM EST Mon Feb 24 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the
Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

Hitchcock