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Small Craft Advisory 14, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 16, 2021

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Feb 16, 2021, 4:31 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2021, 4:31 AM EST (09:31 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 5:10 AM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

344 
WHUS71 KBUF 160931
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
431 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

LOZ045-161745-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.210217T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
431 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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>044-161745-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
431 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-161745-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
431 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-161745-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
431 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
847 
WHUS71 KBUF 161510
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1010 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

LEZ040-041-162315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1010 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-162315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1010 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042>044-162315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
1010 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-162315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.210217T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1010 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest and
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
038 
WHUS71 KBUF 162044
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
344 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

LOZ030-162145-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
344 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished so the headline was cancelled.

$$

LEZ040-041-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
344 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042>044-170445-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
344 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-170445-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.210217T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
344 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
241 
WHUS71 KBUF 162336
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
636 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

LEZ040-041-170045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
636 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished.

$$

LOZ042>044-170745-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
636 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-170745-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.210217T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
636 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
528 
WHUS71 KBUF 170226
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
926 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

LOZ042>044-171030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
926 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-171030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.210217T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
926 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS71 KBUF 171010
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
510 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

LOZ042>044-171115-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
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-
510 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves will remain elevated this morning but will
continue to subside today.

$$

LOZ045-171115-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
510 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves will remain elevated this morning but will
continue to subside today.

$$
Reynolds

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 2:39 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Oswego, Wayne13 hr
Feb 16, 5:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua2 hr

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