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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0009 Issued by the Buffalo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-02 01:24:41 305 WHUS71 KBUF 020624 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 124 AM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 LOZ042>045-062>065-022000- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ 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- 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- 124 AM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-02 11:56:49 042 WHUS71 KBUF 021756 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 LEZ040-041-030200- /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-030200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ 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- 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- 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$ Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2025-11-02 11:56:49 042 WHUS71 KBUF 021756 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 LEZ040-041-030200- /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-030200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ 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- 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- 1256 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-02 19:44:02 779 WHUS71 KBUF 030143 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 LOZ042>045-062>065-031200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LEZ040-041-031200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-02 19:44:02 779 WHUS71 KBUF 030143 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 LOZ042>045-062>065-031200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LEZ040-041-031200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 843 PM EST Sun Nov 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-11-02 23:44:39 310 WHUS71 KBUF 030544 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 LEZ040-041-032000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.251103T1500Z-251104T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-032000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.251103T1500Z-251104T0900Z/ 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- 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- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west gales to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LEZ020-032000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0087.251103T1000Z-251104T0600Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-032000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0087.251103T1400Z-251104T0300Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-11-02 23:44:39 310 WHUS71 KBUF 030544 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 LEZ040-041-032000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1600Z-251104T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.251103T1500Z-251104T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-032000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0009.251103T1400Z-251104T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0013.251103T1500Z-251104T0900Z/ 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- 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- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west gales to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LEZ020-032000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0087.251103T1000Z-251104T0600Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-032000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0087.251103T1400Z-251104T0300Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- 1244 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||