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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0018 Issued by the Buffalo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-19 12:03:49 082 WHUS71 KBUF 191803 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. && $$ LEZ020-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-19 12:03:49 082 WHUS71 KBUF 191803 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ LOZ030-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-200215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 103 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 19:11:31 632 WHUS71 KBUF 200111 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-200915- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-200915- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. && $$ LEZ020-200500- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-200500- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 19:11:31 632 WHUS71 KBUF 200111 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-200915- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-200915- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ LOZ030-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-200500- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-200500- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 811 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 22:52:43 686 WHUS71 KBUF 200451 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-201300- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-201300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-200800- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-201200- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 22:52:43 686 WHUS71 KBUF 200451 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LEZ040-041-201300- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ042>045-062>065-201300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ LEZ020-200800- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-201200- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until 7 AM 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. && $$ LOZ030-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 1151 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-20 01:56:11 469 WHUS71 KBUF 200755 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 LOZ043>045-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 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 Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming southwest to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062>065-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * 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 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LEZ020-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0104.251220T2200Z-251222T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds becoming south 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ030-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ040-041-201600- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251222T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-12-20 01:56:11 469 WHUS71 KBUF 200755 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 LOZ043>045-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming southwest to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062>065-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0104.251220T2200Z-251222T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds becoming south 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ030-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ040-041-201600- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251222T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-20 01:56:11 469 WHUS71 KBUF 200755 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 LOZ043>045-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 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 Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming southwest to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062>065-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ 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- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * 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 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LEZ020-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0104.251220T2200Z-251222T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds becoming south 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ030-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ040-041-201600- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251222T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-20 01:56:11 469 WHUS71 KBUF 200755 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 LOZ043>045-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251221T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds becoming southwest to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062>065-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251221T0000Z-251222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0023.251221T0600Z-251222T0300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-201600- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0104.251220T2200Z-251222T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds becoming south 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ030-200900- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251220T0800Z/ Lower Niagara River- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ040-041-201600- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-251222T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.A.0018.251220T2100Z-251221T1500Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 255 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds becoming south to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||