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Small Craft Advisory 17, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 8, 2025

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Feb 8, 2025, 3:30 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 8, 2025, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 8, 2025, 3:30 PM EST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 8, 2025, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 11, 2025, 6:47 PM EST
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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860 
WHUS71 KBUF 082030
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
330 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

LOZ042-090430-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T0300Z-250210T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
330 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 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 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-090430-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T0700Z-250210T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
330 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-090430-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T1000Z-250210T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
330 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
Reynolds
13 follow-up statements
280 
WHUS71 KBUF 090301
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1001 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

LOZ042-091115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250210T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1001 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-091115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T0700Z-250210T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1001 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-091115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T1000Z-250210T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1001 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
382 
WHUS71 KBUF 090838
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
338 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

LOZ042-091645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
338 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-091645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
338 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-091645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.250209T1000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
338 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
900 
WHUS71 KBUF 091418
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
918 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

LOZ042-092230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
918 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-092230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
918 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-092230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
918 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
456 
WHUS71 KBUF 092127
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
427 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

LOZ042-100600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
427 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-100600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
427 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-100600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
427 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots early tonight and again Monday
  night. Waves during those times 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
400 
WHUS71 KBUF 100149
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
849 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

LOZ045-100300-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
849 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have dropped below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

LOZ042-101000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
849 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-101000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
849 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
499 
WHUS71 KBUF 100817
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
317 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

LOZ045-101630-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
317 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-101630-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
317 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-101630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
317 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
437 
WHUS71 KBUF 102039
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
339 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

LOZ042-110445-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
339 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-110445-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
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-
339 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
231 
WHUS71 KBUF 110241
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
941 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

LOZ042-110600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
941 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-111100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
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-
941 PM EST Mon Feb 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
579 
WHUS71 KBUF 110540
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1240 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

LOZ042-110645-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250211T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1240 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and wave have fallen below SCA levels.

$$

LOZ043>045-111345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
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-
1240 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

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

* WHAT...West 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 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
504 
WHUS71 KBUF 111127
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
627 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

LOZ043>045-111930-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
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-
627 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
190 
WHUS71 KBUF 111443
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
943 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

LOZ043>045-112245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
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-
943 AM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS71 KBUF 111953
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
253 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

LOZ043>045-120400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
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-
253 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 3 to 5 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, west winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-120400-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
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-
253 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$
296 
WHUS71 KBUF 112347
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
647 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

LOZ043-044-121200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.250212T0300Z-250213T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
647 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 knots 
  and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 
  to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ045-121200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250212T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
647 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LOZ042-121200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.250212T0300Z-250213T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
647 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-121200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
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-
647 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

JJR

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 Feb 8, 3:21 PM EST, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 8, 3:21 PM EST, 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
321 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will bring widespread light to moderate accumulating
snow to the area by late this afternoon through early Sunday
morning. A few lake effect snow showers will continue Sunday through
Monday southeast of the lakes with localized minor additional
accumulations.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
All lake snows have ended with a brief quiet period ahead of a fast
approaching shortwave that will cut across the central Great Lakes
late this afternoon and evening.

With this update have made a few tweaks but overall the forecast
remains in good shape. At the surface, low pressure will track from
the Ohio/Tennessee Valley across central PA tonight before giving way
to secondary cyclogenesis along the coast which then rapidly moves
out to sea. A broad area of frontogenesis (tightening thermal
gradient) and deformation north of the approaching low will support
widespread accumulating snow starting late this afternoon/evening and
continue overnight into Sunday. Overall, guidance still suggest
Advisory amounts with a range of 3-5" across far western New York.
The further you go east and northeast from the Genesee Valley into
the North Country, expect 3-7" of accumulation. That said,
concerning the 'tweaks' made, there is the potential for slightly
lower snowfall totals (2-4") across the far S. Tier. Bufkit sounding
and hi-res guidance do show that we lose 'moisture' within the DGZ
for a period of time. Given that...we may see a period of freezing
drizzle before precipitation winds down across that area.

Otherwise...as the low passes early Sunday morning, pure
synoptic snows will wind down but we could see some limited
enhancement in the favored N- NW upslope areas and lake induced
snow showers. That said...additional accumulations will be minor
with less than 2" in the most persistent snows Sunday
afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Zonal flow across New York State Sunday night through Monday, will
give way to a trough sliding east across southern Canada Monday
night through Tuesday. This pattern will generally support surface
high pressure to slide east from the Northern Plains to the eastern
Great Lakes by Monday night and eventually sliding further east
Tuesday, making way for a weak cold front to slide east across the
area Tuesday night.

In the wake of a shortwave trough passage, and associated surface
wave Sunday night, temperatures at 850 will plummet to around -16C
resulting in ongoing northwesterly flow lake effect activity Sunday
night to reinvigorate into health bands through Monday. This will
especially be the case for the lake band off of Lake Ontario. As
such several inches of snow may fall Sunday night through Monday,
mainly from Rochester to Fulton. While there will be a limited lake
response off of Lake Erie, any accumulations will be lighter and
generally less than two inches.

Surface high pressure will continue to build east across the lower
Great Lakes Monday and Monday night before shifting further east
Tuesday. Lake effect southeast of Lake Ontario Monday morning will
continue to linger throughout the day and night. As high pressure
crosses the area Monday night through Tuesday, dry air will advect
into the region along with causing winds to veer to the southwest,
resulting in lake effect snow showers to peter out and gradually
shift north to the Saint Lawrence Valley by Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile to the south of New York State Tuesday, weak surface low
will slide east across the Ohio Valley into the mid-Atlantic
resulting in the far northern edge of the system to brush the far
southern portions of New York state resulting in a few flurries.

A cold front helping to usher the surface high pressure east Tuesday
will cross the area from northwest to southeast Tuesday night,
supporting a brief period of snow showers.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The long term period looks to remain active with a couple of systems
for the second half of the week and the weekend, along with some
potential lake enhancement/effect in between. Temperatures during
the period will remain near to below normal, with Wednesday and
Friday expected to be the two coldest days with highs 5 to 10
degrees below normal.

Wednesday and Wednesday night, a few snow showers will be possible
in the morning behind a passing cold front. Otherwise most of the
day into the evening should be dry. Wednesday night, an area of low
pressure will track from the mid-Mississippi Valley to near western
NY through the night. Out ahead of the sfc low, precipitation,
mainly in the form of snow, will develop along the systems warm
front. This will bring precipitation into most of the forecast area
by the late evening on Wednesday.

By Thursday morning, the sfc low will center over/near the WNY area
and continue to provide the potential for precipitation through at
least the first half of the day on Thursday. Guidance forecast track
for the sfc low has shifted slightly farther north, which would
increase the potential for at least some mixing with the snow,
especially for the lower elevations. This is still several days out
and changes to the track and expected precipitation type are sure to
occur.

As the system tracks away from the region, and cold air pushes into
the area, lake enhanced and then lake effect snow should develop
later Thursday and through much of Friday, and potentially into
Friday night.

Another area of low pressure will track toward the region, once
again developing over the Central U.S. and tracking across the Ohio
Valley. Certainty is also low with the systems track/speed, which
will have impacts on precip type and amounts.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
VFR expected to be in place the rest of the afternoon across all
terminals.

Low pressure system over the Ohio Valley by this evening will pass
just south of the area tonight. This will bring deteriorating
conditions across area terminals with widespread snow developing
across the area. The snow will produce widespread LIFR conditions
for a 5-8 hour period as it crosses the region, with VSBY possibly
approaching 1/2SM at times in moderate bands of snow. The
accumulating snow will then diminish to more intermittent light snow
from west to east after midnight, with conditions slowly improving
after daybreak Sunday.

Outlook...

Sunday...snow with IFR to MVFR early, then lake effect snow showers
southeast of the lakes.

Monday...VFR/MVFR at most terminals, localized IFR in lake
effect snow in the southeast corner of Lake Ontario.

Tuesday...VFR/MVFR, with a chance of snow showers.

Wednesday...Mainly VFR. A slight chance of a snow shower.

Thursday...VFR/MVFR. A chance of rain and snow showers.

&&

.MARINE...
Low pressure will then pass by to the south of the lower Great Lakes
tonight. Northeast winds will increase on Lake Ontario tonight,
producing a brief round of Small Craft Advisory conditions along the
south shore of the lake.

Winds will then become northwest by Sunday morning, with west to
northwest winds strengthening on Lake Ontario by Sunday afternoon
and evening, producing another brief period of Small Craft Advisory
conditions on Lake Ontario. Have hoisted small crafts beginning late
tonight through Monday morning on Lake Ontario.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Sunday for NYZ001>003-
     010>013-019>021-085.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST
     Sunday for NYZ004>008-014.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AR
NEAR TERM...AR
SHORT TERM...HSK
LONG TERM...SW
AVIATION...AR
MARINE...AR/Hitchcock
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 8, 3:58 AM EST, 11 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

NYZ001>003-010>013-019>021-085-091030-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
358 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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

NYZ004>008-014-091030-
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Ontario-
358 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-091030-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
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-
358 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

Hitchcock

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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.