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Gale Warning 8, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 17, 2023

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2023, 1:51 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2023, 1:51 PM EDT (17:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2023, 4:07 PM EDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

802 
WHUS71 KBUF 171751
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

LEZ040-041-180300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.230317T1800Z-230318T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.230318T1200Z-230319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-180300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.230317T2100Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  9 to 12 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 Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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>045-180300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.230318T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.230318T1800Z-230320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-180300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.230318T1500Z-230319T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-180300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.230318T1800Z-230320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-180300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.230317T1800Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-180300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.230317T2200Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
151 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JJR
10 follow-up statements
724 
WHUS71 KBUF 180144
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

LEZ040-041-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  9 to 12 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 Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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>045-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-181000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
944 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
132 
WHUS71 KBUF 180827
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ040-041-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9
  to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 
  15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning.

* 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>045-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
427 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
368 
WHUS71 KBUF 180830
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ040-041-181630-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning.

* 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>045-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
430 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
987 
WHUS71 KBUF 181431
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ040-041-182245-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-182245-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>045-182245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 
  11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-182245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1500Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-182245-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-182245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-182245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1031 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
572 
WHUS71 KBUF 181732
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LOZ043>045-190145-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>065-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.230318T1800Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
132 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
685 
WHUS71 KBUF 182001
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ040-041-190415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-190415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>045-063>065-190415-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-190415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-190415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
401 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
582 
WHUS71 KBUF 190217
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

LEZ040-041-190900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-190900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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>045-063>065-191030-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1500Z/
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-
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-191030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-191030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1017 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
634 
WHUS71 KBUF 190819
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LEZ040-041-191400-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-191400-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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>045-063>065-191630-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T2100Z/
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-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-191630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-191630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230319T1800Z/
Lower Niagara River-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS71 KBUF 191405
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LEZ040-041-192215-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-192215-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-191515-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T1400Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Sustained winds will remain below gale force through the rest of
today.

$$

LOZ043>045-063>065-192100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T2100Z/
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-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-192215-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-192215-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1005 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
165 
WHUS71 KBUF 192007
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

LOZ043>045-200415-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0600Z/
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-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-192115-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230319T2100Z/
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-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Sustained winds have diminished to less than 35 knots. 

$$

LEZ040-041-200415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-200415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-200415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-200415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

JLA

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Mar 17, 10:52 AM EDT, 2 hours 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 17, 10:52 AM EDT, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1052 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will cross the Great Lakes bringing rain showers and
mild temperatures until a strong cold front crosses the area this
afternoon and early this evening. In the wake of the cold front a
blustery and sharply colder weekend will follow...along with the
likelihood for accumulating lake effect snow east of Lakes Erie and
Ontario.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of late morning surface low pressure was located just east of the
Michigan Straits...with its trailing cold front extending southward
across Lake Huron to far western Lake Erie. The steady warm air
advection regime and 50+ knot low level jet out ahead of the front
continue to generate widespread showers across the majority of our
area as of this writing...and expect these to more or less continue
through the passage of the cold front...which still looks to take
place between mid-late this afternoon and early this evening.
Rainfall amounts through the day look to be generally in the
0.33 to 0.75 inch range.

A tightening gradient and deep layer of strong winds will also lead
to gusty conditions through the day today. Profiles indicating
strengthening southwesterly winds to 35 to 45 mph, perhaps even a
bit higher with the strongest winds focused northeast of Lake Erie
from Buffalo to Rochester. Peak wind gusts likely around the 3 pm to
7 pm time frame. It will be a mild day despite the rain showers and
winds, with high temperatures well into the 40s to the mid 50s.

Cold front crosses the region late this afternoon/early evening. The
frontal passage will bring an abrupt end to the steadier rain. Much
colder air pours into the region behind the front tonight with any
leftover rain showers mixing with and changing to snow by late
evening/early overnight. Colder air then deepens with some lake
effect snow showers developing east/northeast of the lakes toward
Saturday morning with some light accumulations possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
...Lake Effect Snow Headlines East of Both Lakes Saturday
Afternoon into Sunday...

An anomalously deep trough will move across the eastern Great
Lakes region for the weekend. Cold air advection will be ongoing
across the region Saturday morning. Temperatures at 850mb will
be around - 10C, and lake effect processes will be taking place.
Disorganized lake effect snow showers will be ongoing south of
Buffalo and across the northern Tug Hill region. A surface
trough will approach the Lakes Saturday morning and snow showers
will become more organized east of Lake Erie as southwest winds
align with the long fetch of the Lake. The opposite will occur
east of Lake Ontario with snow showers diminishing across the
northern Tug Hill through the morning. The surface trough will
also bring an uptick in synoptic moisture and surface
convergence. This will expand snow showers across the entire
region where most locations will see a brief window of snow.
Behind the trough, colder air will move into the region and
gusty winds. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30- 40 mph
can be expected by Saturday afternoon. The higher gusts will be
across the Niagara Frontier. Cold Saturday with highs in the low
to mid 30s, upper 20s across the higher terrain. The winds will
make it feel even colder with wind chills in the teens.

Increasing synoptic moisture will occur across the eastern Great
Lakes with equilibrium levels of 10-15k resulting in organized lake
effect bands east of both Lakes Saturday evening through Sunday.
East of Lake Erie... Initially, a band will organize from the
Lake Erie shoreline to just south of the City of Buffalo before
winds veer slightly and push the band from the Lake Erie
shoreline to the Southtowns and Wyoming county. The band will
then move further south into the western Southern Tier by Sunday
morning and with the loss of fetch, snow showers will become
weaker through Sunday morning. East of Lake Ontario... a more
intense lake effect band is likely as winds become aligned with
the long fetch of the lake. An upstream lake connection will
also increase snow production across the Tug Hill region.
Similarly to Lake Erie, winds will veer from the south-
southwest to the northwest Saturday night through Sunday. This
will cause the band to move south over that time period. For
both Lakes...snowfall rates will be greatest overnight and
likely reach 1- 2"/hour at times. Once the sun comes up Sunday,
the bands will become more cellular or disorganized. Localized
snowfall accumulations of greater than 7 inches are possible at
this time. Winds will remain gusty Saturday night with gusts
30-40kts and blowing snow is expected within the bands. A Winter
Storm Watch remains in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
southern Erie and Wyoming counties east of Lake Erie and
Jefferson, and Lewis counties east of Lake Ontario from 2pm
Saturday to 2pm Sunday. Low temperatures will fall to the upper
teens to low 20s Saturday night with wind chills in the single
digits.

Disorganized lake effect snow showers may continue into Sunday
afternoon, however accumulation will greatly come down due to the
time of day. Gusty winds will continue Sunday with gusts up to
25mph. Winds will diminish from west to east through Sunday
afternoon. High temperatures will range from the upper 20s to low
30s with wind chills in the single digits to low teens.

Surface high pressure will build into the Ohio Valley Sunday night.
Warm air advection will take place across the region, however a
shortwave trough on the backside of the longwave trough will
approach the region. This feature and an uptick in synoptic
moisture while temperatures at 850mb remain cold enough for
lake effect processes east of Lake Ontario, may result in snow
showers redeveloping across the Tug Hill region. An additional
few inches can't be ruled out. Low temperatures will fall to the
low to mid 20s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A flat mid-level ridge will build from the Great Lakes to the
Northeast Monday through Tuesday, with expansive surface high
pressure stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to New England. On
Monday, 850H temps initially around -8C across Lake Ontario may be
enough to continue snow showers through the morning. Conditions will
quickly become unfavorable for snow showers as subsidence and dry
air increase across the region. Dry weather then expected areawide
through at least Monday night.

Uncertainty in the evolution of the synoptic pattern grows moving
into Tuesday as there is a notable lack of consistency among the
guidance packages. A weak cold front is progged to drop southeast
through the region as a shortwave trough pivots from Ontario to
Quebec provinces, with a thin ribbon of moisture producing a few
light rain or snow showers. Given the high uncertainty, have added
some broad-brushed sChc PoPs (15-20) east of Lake Ontario Tuesday
through Tuesday night.

Moving into Wednesday night, mid-level ridging will shift eastward
as a large trough moves from the central Plains to the Great Lakes.
This will serve to lift a warm front across the Ohio Valley, with a
LLJ advecting deep moisture and overspreading showers across the
region through Thursday. Precip type at this range looks to be more
of the frozen variety or a wintry mix to start, then changing to all
rain on Thursday.

Otherwise, as surface high moves east of the region through midweek,
a light southerly return flow will initiate a warming trend.
Temperatures Monday and Monday night will average near normal, then
climbing to above normal for Tuesday and the rest of the week.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of late morning fairly widespread showers are found across much
of the area well out ahead of an approaching cold front. Flight
conditions generally range from MVFR to lower-end VFR...with some
embedded IFR ceilings found across the higher terrain of the western
Southern Tier.

The showers are expected to more or less continue until the cold
front crosses the area between mid-late this afternoon and early
this evening...while flight conditions generally continue to lower
into the IFR-MVFR ranges, mainly due to ceilings. Following the
frontal passage...southwest winds could also gust to 35-40 kts from
20-24z at IAG and BUF.

Following the passage of the cold front...mainly dry conditions and
general MVFR ceilings are then expected for a good portion of the
night...with just some spotty leftover rain and snow showers east of
the lakes changing over to all snow as much colder air overspreads
our region. East of Lake Erie...more numerous lake effect snow
showers may develop towards morning south of KBUF.

Outlook...

Saturday...Areas of MVFR with scattered snow showers.
Lake effect snow possible east/northeast of both Lakes Erie and
Ontario with localized IFR.

Sunday...Areas of MVFR/IFR in lake effect snow showers east and
southeast of the lakes.

Monday through Tuesday...Mainly VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
A period of strong and gusty winds arrives this afternoon,
persisting through Sunday. Gale force winds are possible
Saturday into Saturday night on both Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
where gale watches have been posted.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
     afternoon for NYZ007-008-012-019-020-085.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT
         Sunday for LEZ020.
         Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT
         Saturday for LEZ040-041.
         Gale Watch from Saturday morning through late Saturday
         night for LEZ040-041.
         Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM
         EDT Sunday for LOZ030.
         Small Craft Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT
         Saturday for LOZ042.
         Gale Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon
         for LOZ042-062.
         Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
         Saturday for LOZ043>045.
         Gale Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening
         for LOZ043>045-063>065.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hitchcock/JM/JJR/TMA
NEAR TERM...JJR/TMA
SHORT TERM...HSK
LONG TERM...HSK/PP
AVIATION...JJR/TMA
MARINE...JLA/TMA
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 17, 5:28 AM EDT, 8 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

NYZ012-019-020-085-180930-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ010-011-180930-
Northern Erie-Genesee-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A strong cold front will cross the region late this afternoon
tonight with wind gusts at or above 45 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Winds gusts up to 45 mph are possible again on Saturday.

Unseasonably cold air will move back into the region this weekend,
with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Erie
Saturday through Sunday. The heaviest snow will likely be Saturday
night through Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ001-002-180930-
Niagara-Orleans-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A strong cold front will cross the region late this afternoon
tonight with wind gusts at or above 45 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Winds gusts up to 45 mph are possible again on Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ007-008-180930-
Jefferson-Lewis-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ006-180930-
Oswego-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Unseasonably cold air will move back into the region this weekend,
with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario
Saturday through Sunday. The heaviest snow will likely be Saturday
night through Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ003>005-013-014-021-180930-
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LOZ042-062-180930-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LOZ043>045-063>065-180930-
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-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-LOZ030-SLZ022-024-180930-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Ontario and Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ040-041-180930-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
528 AM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 4:34 AM EDTGale WatchBUF9 hr
Mar 17, 2:04 PM EDTLake Effect Snow WarningBUFJefferson, Lewis, Oswego54 hr
Mar 17, 2:04 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming44 hr
Mar 17, 3:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCattaraugus, Genesee, Monroe, Wyoming42 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.