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Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
943 WHUS71 KBUF 121446 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 LOZ042-122300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/ /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. && $$ LOZ043-044-122300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250213T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.250213T1500Z-250214T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 946 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ045-062>065-122300- /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. && $$