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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:55:07 855 WHUS71 KBUF 060754 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 254 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-062100- /O.NEW.KBUF.UP.W.0002.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.CON.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- 254 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 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...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-062100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 254 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-062100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 254 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 13:07:20 196 WHUS71 KBUF 061906 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 206 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-070800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.UP.W.0002.260207T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 206 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-070800- /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0300Z-260208T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 206 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves in ice free areas 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-070800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 206 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-070800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 206 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-07 01:40:39 903 WHUS71 KBUF 070740 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 240 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 LOZ042-043-062-063-071500- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 240 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-071700- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 240 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ LOZ030-071700- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 240 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-071700- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 240 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves in ice free areas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-07 08:56:44 465 WHUS71 KBUF 071456 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 LOZ042-043-072300- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXP.KBUF.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T1500Z-260208T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-063-071600- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXP.KBUF.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... $$ LEZ040-041-072100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-072300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LOZ044-045-072300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-07 08:56:44 465 WHUS71 KBUF 071456 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 LOZ042-043-072300- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXP.KBUF.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.260207T1500Z-260208T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ LOZ062-063-071600- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.EXP.KBUF.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... $$ LEZ040-041-072100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260207T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ LOZ030-072300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-072300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 956 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||