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Gale Warning 13, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 22, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Dec 22, 2021, 3:10 PM EST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2021, 3:10 PM EST (20:10 UTC)
Expired
Dec 22, 2021, 8:54 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

011 
WHUS71 KBUF 222010
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

LOZ030-230415-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.211222T2010Z-211223T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest gales to 35 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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>045-230415-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.211222T2010Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-230415-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.211222T2010Z-211223T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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>065-230300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.211222T2010Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-230415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-230000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
310 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Reynolds
1 follow-up statement
725 
WHUS71 KBUF 230154
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

LOZ030-231000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-231000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-231000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-231000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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>065-230300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LEZ020-231000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0104.211223T0154Z-211223T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-231000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211223T1000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
854 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 22, 6:55 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne12 hr

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Sources

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