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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

LOZ042>045-051030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0015.241205T0900Z-241206T0600Z/
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-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots
  and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35
  knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-051030-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-051030-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0015.241205T0900Z-241206T0600Z/
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-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SLZ022-051030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241205T1200Z/
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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-LOZ030-051030-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241206T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$