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Gale Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
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 .
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- 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
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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. && $$ LOZ063>065-271600- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0004.210329T0300Z-210329T1000Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 357 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 41 hr | |
| Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 56 hr | |
| Mar 27, 4:13 PM EDT | Flood Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 20 hr |
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