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Small Craft Advisory 26, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 5, 2020

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Mar 5, 2020, 11:34 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 6, 2020, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2020, 11:34 PM EST (04:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2020, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 7, 2020, 9:30 AM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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390 
WHUS71 KBUF 060434
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1134 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

LOZ042-061245-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0700Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1134 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-061245-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1134 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Reynolds
9 follow-up statements
873 
WHUS71 KBUF 060906
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
406 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

LEZ040-041-061715-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
406 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-061715-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
406 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-061715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0700Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
406 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-061715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
406 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
719 
WHUS71 KBUF 061135
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
635 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

LOZ042-061945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0700Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
635 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-061945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
635 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-061945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
635 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-061945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
635 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
295 
WHUS71 KBUF 061402
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
902 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

LOZ042-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0700Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
902 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
902 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
902 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-062200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.200306T1800Z-200307T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
902 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JJR
737 
WHUS71 KBUF 062053
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

LOZ045-070500-
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-070500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0700Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-070500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-070500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-070500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
353 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
674 
WHUS71 KBUF 070205
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

LOZ042-070900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-071015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ045-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
905 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
366 
WHUS71 KBUF 070541
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

LEZ040-041-070900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-070900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-070900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-070900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-071200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1241 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$
609 
WHUS71 KBUF 070919
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

LEZ040-071200-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0027.200307T0919Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
419 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with waves up to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LEZ041-LOZ030-042-045-071030-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T0900Z/
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 Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
419 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LOZ043-044-071500-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
419 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
956 
WHUS71 KBUF 071139
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
639 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

LEZ040-071245-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-200307T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
639 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

$$

LOZ043-044-071500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
639 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
078 
WHUS71 KBUF 071430
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
930 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

LOZ043-044-071530-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200307T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
930 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Mar 5, 10:07 PM EST, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 10:07 PM EST, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1007 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
An area of low pressure will approach from the Upper Great Lakes
tonight, then after crossing our region Friday morning, it will feed
into a rapidly deepening storm well off the coast. This will result
in fairly widespread wet snow and rain showers starting late tonight
into Friday. The precipitation will move out Friday night, then high
pressure will provide us with dry weather during the course of the
weekend with much warmer temperatures starting Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
High pressure has shifted east of the region, low pressure to our
west over Lake Michigan will continue to slide south and east
overnight. This surface low is expected to continue its
southeasterly track overnight with precipitation arriving shortly
after midnight across western New York.  Precipitation type for late
tonight will be dependent on the depth of shallow surface based warm
layer and precipitation rate. Thermal profiles for the most part
suggest precipitation will be mainly snow or perhaps a wet snow/rain
mix if the surface based warm layer remains deep enough. Even if the
precipitation falls as all snow, boundary layer temperatures will
still be in the lower to mid 30s which will limit accumulations to
no more than a coating.

The surface low and associated short wave trough cross directly
overhead during the day Friday, which will increase
precipitation coverage. This should especially be the case
during the afternoon and into Friday evening, as the surface
low combines with a coastal low generating a strengthening
northerly flow into the area allowing for some orographic and
lake enhancement south of Lake Ontario. Temperatures will
continue to cool aloft with 850 mb temperatures nearing -10c,
therefore profiles are certainly cold enough for all snow.
However, boundary layer temperatures in the mid to upper 30s
along with diurnal influences will limit accumulations to an
inch or so at best across the higher terrain, likely no more
than a coating across lower elevations.

Better chances for accumulating snow occurs Friday night, but by the
time boundary layer temperatures cool sufficiently for better snow
ratios the precipitation will be diminishing, as the coastal
low pulls away and the northerly flow influences wane. If the
precipitation can last long enough could perhaps see an
additional 1-2" accumulation across the higher terrain south of
Lake Ontario.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
On Saturday strong low level ridging and much drier air will build
across New York State. This will help to scour out any lingering
lower clouds across the higher terrain by midday...with a dry day
and fair amount of sunshine otherwise expected. This said...our
airmass will remain somewhat on the chilly side...and as such will
only support highs ranging from the lower 30s across the eastern
Lake Ontario region to the mid to upper 30s south of Lake Ontario.

During the rest of this period...the core of the strong surface
ridge will slowly drift eastward to the Atlantic coastline Saturday
night and Sunday...before sliding out into the open Atlantic on
Monday. Meanwhile...the axis of its parent broad upper level ridge
will slide eastward across our region and flatten...while the next
mid level trough and its attendant wavy frontal boundary works into
the central Great Lakes by late Monday. As a result of all this our
region will find itself increasingly embedded within a deepening
southwesterly flow and warm air advection regime...which in turn
will bring about our first true taste of springlike temperatures
Sunday and Monday.

More specifically...on Sunday the combination of fairly plentiful
sunshine and 850 mb temps surging into the 0C to +5C range should
push readings to the mid and upper 40s east of Lake Ontario and to
the lower to mid 50s elsewhere...with downsloping even leading to
some upper 50s across portions of the Genesee Valley and western
Finger Lakes. Meanwhile...a general onshore flow will help to keep
areas northeast of the lakes a bit cooler. After a milder Sunday
night that will feature lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s...on Monday
continued warming of the lower levels and decent mixing will help
readings to climb a bit higher still...with lower 50s across the
North Country and widespread mid to upper 50s south of Lake Ontario.
Like Sunday...the warmest overall readings on Monday will be across
parts of the Genesee Valley and western Finger Lakes...where an
added boost from downsloping will likely allow some locations to
reach the lower 60s.

With respect to precipitation chances...the protective influence of
the surface and upper level ridges will keep our region dry from
Saturday night right on through the first half of Monday...before
the approaching mid level trough/frontal system brings a slowly
increasing potential for some scattered rain showers to our area
Monday afternoon. This said...it's quite possible that much of the
day will turn out to be dry.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
In the longer term portion of the forecast the medium range guidance
has come into better overall agreement on the Monday night and
Tuesday period...with the GFS/GEM/ECMWF now all advertising that the
mid level trough/wavy frontal boundary will cross our region during
this time frame. With this better agreement and fairly plentiful
moisture and forcing looking to be in place...rain showers should
become fairly widespread. Sharp drying in the wake of this system's
cold front Tuesday afternoon and evening should then lead to a
marked reduction in pcpn chances by Tuesday night...though have
retained at least a low chance of some lingering rain and snow
showers given both the slower Canadian solution and the overall
trend toward a slower passage of this system.

After what could be a mainly dry start to Wednesday...the various
guidance packages are then in loose agreement on yet another low
pressure system tracking eastward and near or over our area between
later Wednesday and Thursday...with the GEM again notably slower
with the eastward progression of this system compared to its
American and European counterparts. Given the distant time frame and
this disagreement in timing...for now will just cover this with some
broadbrush chance PoPs for rain and snow showers...with the former
more predominant by day and the latter more so at night.

As for temperatures...out ahead of Tuesday's cold front temperatures
should still be rather mild with highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s
expected...with cooler (but still above average) highs mainly in the
40s then anticipated for both Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
VFR at all terminals will be maintain through a vast majority of the
night. As we progress through the night though, low pressure
approaching from the Upper Great Lakes will support an increase in
cloud cover.

The increasing and thickening cloud cover will lead to lowering cigs
that will approach MVFR levels over the far western counties during
the wee hours of Friday morning. This lower lowering cloud cover may
be accompanied by some rain or wet snow showers. The latter would
reduce vsbys to MVFR levels.

Outlook...

Friday...MVFR with the likelihood of rain and snow showers.
Saturday and Sunday...Mainly VFR.
Monday...Mainly MVFR with rain and snow showers.
Tuesday...Mainly MVFR with rain showers.

&&

.MARINE...
An area of low pressure will approach from the Upper Great Lakes
tonight, reaching the Niagara River by daybreak Friday. While the
initial response will include freshening easterlies on both lakes,
the track of the surface low between the lakes will result in
opposing winds on the two lakes by daybreak. Southwest winds will
become established on Lake Erie, while easterlies will generally
remain intact on Lake Ontario.

On Friday, the remains of the surface low will feed into a deepening
storm system well off the East Coast. Winds on both lakes will
freshen while becoming mainly northerly for the afternoon well into
Friday night. Small Craft Advisories have been issue for moderately
strong northerly winds for Friday afternoon through Friday night for
the entire south shore of Lake Ontario.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
On Tonawanda creek, the level has already peaked below flood
stage at Batavia and is forecast to rapidly lower as we progress
through tonight. Meanwhile further downstream at Rapids, a crest
below action stage is now expected late tonight. There still
could be some minor flooding at typically vulnerable locations
along this creek through Friday.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday for
         LOZ043-044.
         Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday
         for LOZ042.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AR/TMA
NEAR TERM...AR/TMA
SHORT TERM...JJR
LONG TERM...JJR
AVIATION...AR/TMA
MARINE...AR/TMA
HYDROLOGY...TMA
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 5, 4:14 AM EST, 19 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-060915-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
414 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-060915-
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-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
414 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

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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.