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Gale Warning 7, NWS Buffalo, NY

November 18, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Nov 18, 2021, 5:34 PM EST. It was in force for 5 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
Nov 18, 2021, 5:34 PM EST (22:34 UTC)
Expired
Nov 18, 2021, 10:55 PM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

951 
WHUS71 KBUF 182234
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

LEZ040-041-190645-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.211118T2234Z-211119T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-190645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 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 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-190645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-190645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-190645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211119T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
534 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
939 
WHUS71 KBUF 190355
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

LEZ040-041-191200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211119T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-191200-
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211119T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 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 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211120T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211119T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1055 PM EST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 18, 3:14 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Lewis, Oswego, Wyoming30 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.