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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

LOZ042-062-080345-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.250408T0300Z-250408T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-063>065-080345-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0011.250408T0300Z-250408T2100Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

SLZ022-080345-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250408T0500Z-250408T1200Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to
  Ogdensburg.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-080345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250407T2200Z-250408T2100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-080345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250407T2200Z-250409T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ030-080345-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250408T0300Z-250409T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
332 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 11 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.

&&

$$