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Gale Watch 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 3, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale watch at Feb 3, 2021, 3:06 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2021, 3:06 PM EST (20:06 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 4, 2021, 1:49 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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689 
WHUS71 KBUF 032006
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

LEZ040-041-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds to 40 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ042-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 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 Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  knots. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-040415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-040300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-040415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
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-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
306 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
458 
WHUS71 KBUF 040233
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

LOZ042-041045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-041045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-041045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-040345-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/
Lower Niagara River-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

LOZ043-044-041045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-041045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
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-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ020-041045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
933 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
814 
WHUS71 KBUF 040827
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
327 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LOZ043-044-041630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
327 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ042-045-062>065-041630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
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-
327 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-041630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
327 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

EAJ
461 
WHUS71 KBUF 041111
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
611 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LOZ043-044-041915-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
611 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ042-045-062>065-041915-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
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-
611 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-041915-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
611 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo, and the Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
041 
WHUS71 KBUF 041849
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
149 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LOZ042>045-062>065-050300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.210205T1200Z-210207T0000Z/
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-
149 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-040-041-050300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.210205T1500Z-210207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.210205T1200Z-210207T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
149 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo, and the Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 2, 8:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis, Oswego63 min
Feb 3, 2:38 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchBUFErie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming44 hr

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