WHUS71 KBUF 070743 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 LOZ042-062-071700- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0011.250408T0300Z-250408T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...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 Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-071700- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0011.250408T0300Z-250408T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-071700- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250407T2200Z-250408T2100Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-071700- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250407T2200Z-250409T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-071700- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0040.250408T0300Z-250409T0600Z/ Lower Niagara River- 343 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knotsexpected. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$