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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

LOZ043>045-042000-
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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-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and
  waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest veering to
  northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through late
  Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

LEZ040-041-042000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251105T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0010.251105T1500Z-251106T0300Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest veering to
  northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

LOZ042-042000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251105T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0010.251105T1500Z-251106T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest veering
  to northwest gales to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

LOZ062>065-042000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0010.251105T1500Z-251106T0900Z/
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-
246 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest veering to northwest gales to 40 knots and
  waves 14 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
901 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.251105T1500Z-251106T0300Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
901 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35
  knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet
  possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Conneaut OH to
  Ripley NY.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
  Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
901 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

LEZ061-167>169-042215-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0007.251105T1500Z-251106T0300Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
901 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  waves 9 to 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Willowick OH to
  Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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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