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Gale Watch 3, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 24, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT (07:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 4:26 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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465 
WHUS71 KBUF 240734
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
334 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-241800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
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-
334 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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>065-241800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
334 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
JLA
4 follow-up statements
825 
WHUS71 KBUF 241705
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-250115-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
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-
105 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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>065-250115-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
105 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
112 
WHUS71 KBUF 242351
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
751 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
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-
751 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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>065-250800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
751 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
513 
WHUS71 KBUF 250232
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1032 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-251045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
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-
1032 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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>065-251045-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
1032 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
147 
WHUS71 KBUF 250826
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LEZ040-041-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1500Z-210326T2200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1500Z-210326T2200Z/
Lower Niagara River-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1500Z-210326T2200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1800Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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>045-251630-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.210326T1200Z-210327T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0003.210326T1800Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
426 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 3:36 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more35 hr
Mar 24, 1:53 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFChautauqua, Erie24 hr

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