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Small Craft Advisory 91, NWS Buffalo, NY

November 20, 2024

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Nov 20, 2024, 4:21 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 20, 2024, 4:21 AM EST (09:21 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 21, 2024, 6:00 AM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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584 
WHUS71 KBUF 200921
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
421 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

LEZ040-041-201900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241120T2300Z-241121T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
421 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-201900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241120T2300Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
421 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-201900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
421 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
363 
WHUS71 KBUF 201452
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
Issued by National Weather Service Cleveland OH
952 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

LEZ040-041-202300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241120T2300Z-241121T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
952 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-202300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241120T2300Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
952 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-202300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
952 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS71 KBUF 201854
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
154 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

LOZ042-210300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
154 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 5 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-210300-
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
154 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-210300-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241120T2300Z-241121T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
154 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-210300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241120T2300Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
154 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
337 
WHUS71 KBUF 202058
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

LEZ040-041-210500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241120T2300Z-241121T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-210500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.241121T0300Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knot gales and waves 8 to 11 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-210500-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241120T2200Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-210500-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241121T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-210500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.241120T2300Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
358 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
662 
WHUS71 KBUF 210301
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

LEZ040-041-210600-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-211100-
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-211115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-211115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1001 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
199 
WHUS71 KBUF 210545
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LEZ040-041-211100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-062-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-211345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-211345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1245 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
165 
WHUS71 KBUF 210858
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LOZ042-211100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062-211000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-211000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LOZ043>045-211500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
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-
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
358 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
159 
WHUS71 KBUF 211054
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
554 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

LOZ043>045-211200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1500Z/
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-
554 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LOZ042-211200-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
554 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

LEZ040-041-211200-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
554 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Nov 20, 4:19 AM EST, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 20, 4:19 AM EST, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A wealth of clouds will be in place today ahead of a developing storm
system...although it should be relatively rain free through at least
early afternoon. A complex frontal system will then push northeast
across the region late today and tonight...and this will result in a
much needed soaking rain. While the rain will taper off for parts of
the region late tonight...a very large storm system will rotate mixed
rain and wet snow over our region for much of Thursday into the start
of the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
An anomalously deep...vertically stacked storm system over the Upper
Mississippi valley this morning will dig to the southeast across the
Upper Great Lakes this afternoon...while the wedge of high pressure
that has provided much of the region with dry weather of late will exit
across New England. While this will eventually lead to widespread pcpn
for our forecast area...we should stay rain free through at least early
afternoon. Unfortunately...plentiful low level moisture trapped beneath
a weakening subsidence inversion will keep us shrouded today...
particularly over the western counties.

This afternoon...a triple point that will develop within an area of
strong cyclogenesis ahead of the aforementioned storm system will cross
western Lake Erie to southernmost Ontario. As we push through the late
afternoon into the early evening...this will evolve into a rapidly
deepening sfc low in the vcnty of Lake Huron. A strong occlusion
extending to the south of this strengthening sub 995mb low will then
plow across our forecast area through the night. Deep frontogenetic
forcing along and immediately to the rear of this 'boundary' will
generate a solid 60 mile wide swath of moderately heavy rain in the
process...with most of western New York picking up basin average
rainfall amounts of around a half inch.

The steady rain will focus on the western counties during the first
half of the night...then just about the time a short lived dry slot
works in behind it to shut down the synoptic activity...the area of
rain will overspread the Eastern Lake Ontario region. Its certainly
worth noting that H85 temperatures will quickly tumble to arnd -4c in
the wake of the occlusion...so there is likely to be a relatively brief
period of wet snow before the pcpn ends. This will especially be the
case across the Srn Tier where minor accumulations will be possible on
elevated sfc's.

While the steady pcpn will taper off across the western counties late
tonight...strong cold advection at that time will support instability
over a relatively mild Lake Erie that will lead to lake effect rain and
wet snow showers. Initially...the cellular lake effect showers will be
focused on parts of the Srn Tier...but as we head towards daybreak...
backing winds will push the activity northward. In fact...the bulk of
the lake effect mixed rain and wet snow showers will be north of
downtown Buffalo by daybreak.

The only other thing of note is that there will be a 40-45kt low level
jet in the cold advection behind the occlusion that will produce gusty
sfc winds...particularly along the Lake Erie shore and across the
higher terrain of the Srn Tier where gusts could reach 40 mph.

The very large stacked low will then drift from Lower Michigan to the
Upper Ohio valley during the day Thursday...while a secondary area of
low pressure will pinwheel northwards along the New Jersey coast. It
will be this second storm system that will circulate abundant Atlantic
moisture back across our forecast area to maintain very unsettled wet
weather. Synoptic rains over the Eastern Lake Ontario region will push
back to the west during the course of the day...expanding across most
of the region by late afternoon. Rainfall amounts on Thursday are
forecast to range from a tenth or so over the far western counties to
around three quarters of an inch over parts of the Eastern lake Ontario
region.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
A deep, complex low pressure system will remain stalled out over
southern New England through much of this period. A secondary wave
of low pressure coming off the spine of the Appalachians Thursday
night will round the base of the parent broad longwave trough across
the eastern CONUS, causing the center of the low to retrograde
westward a bit through Friday. This system will effectively
circulate deeper Atlantic-based moisture back around to the eastern
Great Lakes within a cool, cyclonic NW flow. The result will be a
wet stretch of weather, particularly in the favored lake
enhanced/upslope areas east and southeast of the lakes.
Precipitation type itself remains a bit of a challenge as 850H temps
will range from about -2C to -4C, initially coldest across the
Southern Tier early Thursday night and warming a degree or so
through the night. With dynamic cooling in mind this should favor
wet, heavy snow across the higher elevations of the Southern Tier
while the lower elevations will greatly struggle to see any flakes,
instead remaining mostly plain rain. Any frozen precip should
gradually transition to rain or a rain/snow mix through the day
Friday as sfc temps warm, though it will still be a rather chilly
day with highs not escaping the upper 30s across the hilltops.

The closed low pressure system will begin finally pivoting away from
the coast late Friday night. An intrusion of mid level dry air will
begin to encroach into the forecast area from the east as it does
so, which should allow the steadier precipitation to taper off
across the eastern zones. PoPs will remain higher across western NY
as deeper moisture will continue to flow across Lake Erie and the
western end of Lake Ontario. A partial changeover back to wet snow
across the interior hilltops (especially the Tug/Western Dacks) not
completely out of the question, but temp profiles appear far more
marginal in supporting frozen precip and therefore mostly rain is
expected.

In regards to potential accumulations this period...About 1-3" of
wet snow is expected across the hilltops of the Southern Tier
Thursday night into Friday morning, though the higher elevations of
Allegany County could be closer to the 3-5" range. It is worth
noting that ensemble probabilistic spread in this particular area is
higher than surrounding locales, with 75th-25th percentile
differences of nearly 4". Given the more easterly flow and low level
WAA across the North Country, not expecting much of a changeover to
snow across the Tug/Western Dacks Thursday night, though there could
be minor accumulations under half an inch Friday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The large upper level low pressure system will move from the Long
Island coast Saturday northeastward to the east of Maine by Sunday
morning. This combined with a brief, reinforcing shot of slightly
colder air descending from Canada will cause precipitation to
transition to mostly lake enhanced and upslope showers east/
southeast of the lakes. Activity will wind down Saturday night
as a much drier airmass finally pushes in from the west and only
continue to wane through the remainder of the weekend, however
still expect at least scattered showers to continue across areas
downwind of the Lakes and upslope areas. As for p-type, expect
mainly rain during the day, with wet snow possibly continuing to
mix in across the higher terrain during the overnights through
mid morning. Any snow accumulations are expected to minor.

Medium range guidance then diverges some for the start of next week.
General consensus at this point tries to bring weak high pressure
across the area to start the new work week, followed by the next
system potentially impacting our area by Tuesday. Temps will modify
some for the start of next week, so expect any precipitation to be
mainly in the liquid form. However as mentioned, timing and strength
of both of these features remains somewhat in question this far out.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
A wealth of low level moisture trapped beneath a pronounced
subsidence inversion will maintain cigs of 700-1550 feet across the
western counties for the remainder of the pre dawn hours. Cigs for the
higher situated airfields across the western Southern Tier will
experience VLIFR conditions. Meanwhile...a somewhat drier airmass east
of Lake Ontario will allow for continued VFR weather for sites such as
KART and KGTB.

Little will change across the region as we push through today with TAF
sites over the western counties experiencing IFR to MVFR cigs. There
will be a nominal improvement during the midday and early
afternoon...but as a complex frontal system advances across central
Lake Erie and northwest Pennsylvania late in the day...a swath of
steady moderately heavy rain will start to make its way across the
region.

MVFR to IFR conditions will persist tonight...as the aforementioned
frontal system will push across the region. Moderately heavy rain will
accompany this systems passing...and there is even the likelihood for a
period of wet snow across the western Southern Tier on the backedge of
the pcpn during the wee hours of Thursday morning.

Outlook...

Thursday...MVFR/IFR with rain showers...possibly mixed with snow
early across the higher terrain.
Friday and Saturday...MVFR/IFR with rain and snow showers.
Sunday...VFR/MVFR with rain showers possible east of Lakes Erie and
Ontario.

&&

.MARINE...
There will be quite a dichotomy between the two lakes today...as
moderate to occasionally fresh easterlies will remain intact over Lake
Ontario...while gentle southerlies will be dominant on Lake Erie.

A large storm system over the Upper Great Lakes tonight will push a
complex frontal system to the northeast across the region through
Thursday morning. This will not only generate several hours of
moderately heavy rain...but will result in winds that will
significantly strengthen while becoming southwesterly. In fact...a
short period of gale force wind gusts will be found over the NY
nearshore waters of Lake Erie during the first half of tonight. A gale
warning for this area has thus been issued.

Meanwhile...winds will veer to the southwest on Lake Ontario in the
wake of the front during the course of tonight. In response...a small
craft advisory has been issued for the western third of the lake.

A lull in the sfc pressure gradient will pinwheel across the Lower
Great Lakes region on Thursday...as separate areas of low pressure will
be found over the Mid western states and off the coast of New Jersey.
This will allow winds and waves to quickly subside.

Strengthening winds on the backside of the aforementioned coastal storm
will then result in strong north to northwest breezes throughout the
region Thursday night and Friday. Widespread SCA's will very likely be
needed for this period.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST
         Thursday for LEZ020.
         Gale Warning from 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday
         for LEZ040-041.
         Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM
         EST Thursday for LOZ042.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RSH
NEAR TERM...RSH
SHORT TERM...PP
LONG TERM...JM/PP
AVIATION...RSH
MARINE...RSH
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 19, 4:21 AM EST, 24 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
421 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-201000-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
421 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

LEZ040-041-201000-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
421 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A deep storm system over the Upper Great Lakes may generate gale
force wind gusts on Lake Erie Wednesday night.

.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-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-201000-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
421 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

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...Wednesday through Monday.

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 20, 4:21 AM ESTGale WarningBUF24 hr
Nov 20, 5:14 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFChautauqua46 min
Nov 20, 5:51 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFChautauqua39 min
Nov 20, 5:57 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFChautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming4 hr

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