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Small Craft Advisory 32, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 23, 2025

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Mar 23, 2025, 3:52 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2025, 3:52 AM EDT (07:52 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2025, 10:15 PM EDT
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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221 
WHUS71 KBUF 230752
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
352 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LOZ044-045-231600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-250323T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
352 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to
  20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds become southwest winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Monday 
  to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-231600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250323T2100Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
352 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots this evening. Southwest 
  winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected Monday 
  through Tuesday.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-231600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
352 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-231600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
352 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots will become southwest winds 15
  to 25 knots Monday. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
297 
WHUS71 KBUF 230806
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
406 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LOZ044-045-231615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-250323T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
406 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
  20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds becoming southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Monday 
  to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-231615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250323T2100Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
406 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots this evening becoming
  southwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-231615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
406 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-231615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
406 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots will become southwest winds 15
  to 25 knots Monday. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
722 
WHUS71 KBUF 231010
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
610 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LOZ044-045-231815-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-250323T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
610 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds becoming southwest winds 15 to 25 knots 
  and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-231815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250323T2100Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
610 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots this evening becoming 
  southwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-231815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
610 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-231815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
610 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots will become southwest winds 
  15 to 25 knots Monday. Waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
674 
WHUS71 KBUF 231420
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1020 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LEZ040-041-232230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250323T2100Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1020 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-232230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1020 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-232230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1020 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-232230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1020 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
170 
WHUS71 KBUF 231943
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
343 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LEZ040-041-240345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250323T2100Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
343 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-240345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
343 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-240345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
343 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-240345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
343 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PP
534 
WHUS71 KBUF 240253
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1053 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

LEZ040-041-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1053 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* 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 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0400Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1053 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1053 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.250324T0600Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1053 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
858 
WHUS71 KBUF 240801
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

LEZ040-041-241615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-241615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-241615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-241615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds this morning becoming southwest winds 15
  to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
677 
WHUS71 KBUF 241254
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
854 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

LEZ040-041-242100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
854 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-242100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
854 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-242100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
854 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-242100-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
854 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
858 
WHUS71 KBUF 241751
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
151 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

LEZ040-041-250300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
151 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-250300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
151 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-250300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
151 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-250300-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
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 Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
668 
WHUS71 KBUF 250215
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

LEZ040-041-251015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1700Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-251000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-251015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-251015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
811 
WHUS71 KBUF 250839
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
439 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

LEZ040-041-251645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
439 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet in ice
  free areas southwest of Dunkirk.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-251000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
439 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-251645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
439 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-251645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
439 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
636 
WHUS71 KBUF 251007
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
607 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

LEZ020-251115-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T1000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
607 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

LEZ040-041-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250325T2100Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
607 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet in ice
  free areas southwest of Dunkirk.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
607 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
607 AM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
700 
WHUS71 KBUF 251816
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
216 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

LEZ040-041-260000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
216 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
216 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
216 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
038 
WHUS71 KBUF 252313
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
713 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

LEZ040-041-260600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
713 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. Waves in ice free areas 3
  to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042-043-260600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
713 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-260715-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
713 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
461 
WHUS71 KBUF 260215
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1015 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

LEZ040-041-LOZ042-043-260315-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1015 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have dropped below small craft advisory criteria. 

$$

LOZ044-045-260315-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250326T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1015 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have dropped below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

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 Mar 23, 3:46 AM EDT, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 3:46 AM EDT, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
346 AM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Much colder air will settle into the region tonight, with a few
light lake effect flurries possible southeast of Lake Ontario. High
pressure will build into the eastern Great Lakes Sunday, with any
early morning lake effect clouds and light flurries giving way to
sunshine. Low pressure will then move from the central Great Lakes
to southern Quebec Sunday night through Tuesday, with a mix of rain
and wet snow at times along with gusty winds.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
An area of high pressure is across the Great Lakes region late
tonight. Cold, northwest flow will continue across the eastern
Great Lakes region with temps at 850mb of -15C. Although the
airmass is very dry, lake effect clouds and a few flurries are
present southeast of Lake Ontario. Chilly overnight with lows in
the low 20s to teens across the higher terrain.

Sunday, cold northwest flow will still support some lake effect
clouds and possibly a few scattered, light flurries southeast of
Lake Ontario in the morning. Otherwise, high pressure will build
into the eastern Great Lakes with sunshine making a brief return.
Clouds will begin to increase again later in the day from southwest
to northeast as warm advection ramps up ahead of the next system.
Highs will eventually reach the mid 40s across Western NY, and 30s
along the south shore of Lake Ontario and North Country.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
A closed mid level low and associated occluded surface low over the
northern Great Lakes Monday morning will drift east-northeast during
the day, reaching southern Quebec by Monday evening. Main area of
ascent should have reached eastern portions of the area Monday
morning as the occluded front pushes through most of the area. In
the wake of the ascent, there will be a corresponding region of
strong large scale subsidence within an advancing dry slot. This
will coincide with a tightening southwest gradient over western New
York associated with deepening of the surface low north of the
region. Given strong low level wind fields (45-50 knots down to 2k
feet), there is likely to be a few gusts that break 40 mph,
particularly across the Niagara Frontier from midday through the
afternoon. Low level cyclonic flow and steepening lapse rates due to
both diurnal mixing and the resident mid level cold pool will
support additional shower development through the day, with most of
the activity focused in favored upslope areas east and southeast of
the lakes. High temperatures should reach the mid/upper 40s in most
areas, with 50s in the Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley, but cold
advection during the afternoon will send temperatures downward
across western New York.

The upper low will depart to the northeast Monday night into
Tuesday, leaving behind a continued cool, moist cyclonic flow across
the lower Great Lakes. Chances for showers will continue with the
primary focus for coverage east of both lakes, with any rain
changing back over to wet snow overnight. Any snow accumulations
should be limited to an inch or less on the across the higher
terrain.

More general scattered shower activity is expected on Tuesday, with
thermal profiles supporting a mix of rain and snow showers mainly
based on elevation. Could be some additional accumulations across
the higher terrain areas during this timeframe, though greatest
chances for anything more substantial than a light coating will be
up on the Tug Hill and Western Adirondacks where colder temperatures
will be found.

Deeper moisture will pull away Tuesday night as the trough continues
to lift away. This should allow the overall coverage of snow showers
to decrease, with mainly higher terrain areas seeing anything more
than just flurries overnight.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Showers will linger into the first half of the day on Wednesday
as a passing cold front and trough departs to the east. Some
lake enhancement and upsloping may prolong the showers into the
afternoon with temperatures aloft briefly cooling to around the
-10C range. Showers will start out in the form of snow and mix
with or change over to rain showers through the day and with
lowering elevation. There is uncertainty with the setup for
Wednesday morning as most guidance brings the front and trough
through during the morning hours, while some other guidance
brings an area of low pressure across the area for most of the
day.

Increased ridging and an area of high pressure tracking southeast
across the Plains into the SE U.S. will bring drier weather to the
region from Wednesday afternoon into at least Thursday morning.
Again though, uncertainty with the next approaching system and when
it will cross over/near the forecast area.

The cold front with the system on Thursday looks like it may stall
over/near the area. If this occurs then showers will continue until
the next upstream wave pushes the front back north, this time as a
warm front. This looks like it will happen by later Saturday. With
this scenario, the last few days of the week and into the weekend
will remain at least showery, especially if the front stalls over
the area and then the next sfc low is slower to push it north before
the swath of rain with the said second sfc low moves into the
region. Overall the Thursday night into Saturday evening timeframe
looks damp, but plenty can change with the track of the later sfc
low and the potential for some drier breaks.

Temperatures for the long term period will be highly dependent on
the track of the different sfc lows and placement of frontal
boundaries. Right now it looks like Wednesday will be the coolest
day with afternoon highs below normal. Thursday and Friday
temperatures will be right around to a few degrees above normal. By
Saturday temperatures will reach around 5 to 10 degrees above
normal, but will be highly dependent on the track of the sfc low.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Surface high pressure is across the Great Lakes region late
tonight. A cold, northwest flow has produced lake effect clouds
and a few flurries southeast of Lake Ontario. This is mainly
resulting in VFR conditions below 5k feet. Lake clouds will
erode through Sunday morning with mostly sunny skies and VFR
conditions.

An area of low pressure will move northwest of the region tonight. A
low-level jet and increasing moisture will result in mostly rain
showers moving into region, however precipitation may start out
as a brief mix of snow and sleet.  Flight conditions will
deteriorate to mainly VFR below 5k feet and MVFR Sunday night.
IFR conditions are possible across the higher terrain.
Southeast winds will increase and become southwest and breezy
Sunday night.

Outlook...

Monday...VFR/MVFR CIGS with a few rain showers likely, possibly
mixed with wet snow across higher terrain. Windy.

Tuesday and Wednesday...MVFR/IFR with now showers likely, possibly
mixed with rain at times.

Thursday...VFR/MVFR with a chance of a rain/snow shower.

&&

.MARINE...
Northwest winds around 20-25 knots on the eastern end of Lake
Ontario overnight will continue Small Craft Advisory conditions.
Winds will gradually diminish overnight through Sunday morning as
high pressure builds into the eastern Great Lakes.

There will be a brief break in the wind Sunday, then another strong
low pressure system will move into the central Great Lakes Monday
before weakening across southern Quebec Tuesday. This system will
bring another period of higher end Small Craft Advisory conditions
to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Monday through Tuesday.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Tuesday
         for LEZ020.
         Small Craft Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EDT
         Tuesday for LEZ040-041.
         Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
         EDT Wednesday for LOZ042-043.
         Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT this morning for
         LOZ044-045.
         Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT
         Wednesday for LOZ044-045.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hitchcock/Thomas
NEAR TERM...Hitchcock/HSK/Thomas
SHORT TERM...TMA
LONG TERM...SW
AVIATION...HSK
MARINE...Hitchcock/HSK/Thomas
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 22, 5:20 AM EDT, 22 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-230930-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

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...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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-SLZ022-024-230930-
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-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

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...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

LOZ042>045-062>065-230930-
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-
520 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 2:34 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFErie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans29 hr
Mar 23, 2:34 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson, Lewis, Oswego18 hr

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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.