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Gale Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 27, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale watch at Mar 27, 2021, 3:57 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 3:57 AM EDT (07:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 1:58 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

949 
WHUS71 KBUF 270757
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
357 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LOZ043-044-270900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210327T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
357 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-271600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0300Z-210329T1000Z/
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-
357 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
553 
WHUS71 KBUF 270853
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
453 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LOZ043-044-271000-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210327T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
453 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

LOZ063>065-271700-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0300Z-210329T1000Z/
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-
453 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS71 KBUF 271457
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1057 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LOZ043>045-272300-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1000Z/
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-
1057 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-272300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1000Z/
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-
1057 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
JLA
961 
WHUS71 KBUF 271758
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LOZ043>045-063>065-280300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1000Z/
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 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-
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-280300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0028.210328T1800Z-210329T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-280300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0028.210328T1800Z-210329T0900Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-280300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0028.210328T1800Z-210329T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-024-280300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0028.210329T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
158 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint 
  Regis.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDTGale WarningBUF41 hr
Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF56 hr
Mar 27, 4:13 PM EDTFlood WatchBUFJefferson, Lewis20 hr

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Sources

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