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Gale Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale watch at Feb 28, 2021, 3:48 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 3:48 AM EST (08:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2021, 6:43 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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304 WHUS71 KBUF 280848 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 348 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 LOZ045-281700- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210228T2300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 348 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$ LOZ042>044-281700- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210301T0600Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 348 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ062>065-281700- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ 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- 348 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$
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549 WHUS71 KBUF 281442 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 942 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 LOZ045-282300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210228T2300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 942 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ042>044-282300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210301T0600Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ 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- 942 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$ LOZ062>065-282300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 942 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
447 WHUS71 KBUF 281838 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 138 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 LOZ045-010300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210228T2300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 138 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest 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, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$ LOZ042>044-010300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210301T0600Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 138 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ062>065-010300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ 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- 138 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$
510 WHUS71 KBUF 281939 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 239 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 LEZ040-041-010345- /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210228T1939Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 239 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-010345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210228T2300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 239 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest 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, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$ LOZ042>044-010345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210301T0600Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 239 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ062>065-010345- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ 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- 239 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday 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. && $$
460 WHUS71 KBUF 282343 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 643 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 LOZ045-010745- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 643 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ042>044-010745- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.210301T0600Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ 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- 643 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062>065-010745- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0002.210301T1800Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 643 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-010745- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210302T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 643 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ Hitchcock
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 3:18 AM EST | Flood Watch | BUF | Erie | 34 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:48 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 4 days | |
| Feb 28, 6:43 PM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 30 hr | |
| Feb 28, 6:44 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cayuga, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston and 7 more | 30 hr |
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