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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0004 Issued by the Buffalo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 12:08:18 462 WHUS71 KBUF 051807 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 107 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-060215- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0004.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 107 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * 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. && $$ EAJ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 21:18:30 003 WHUS71 KBUF 060318 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1018 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-061200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0004.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1018 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:40:04 093 WHUS71 KBUF 060539 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1239 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-061345- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0004.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0006.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1239 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-061345- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1239 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-061345- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 1239 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||