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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

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/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds to 30 knots
  and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35
  knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/
/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-
946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35
  knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/
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-
946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River
  to the Saint Lawrence River, and 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.

&&

$$