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MWWBUF



URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Buffalo NY

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



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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-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet.



* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 

  to the Saint Lawrence River.



* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.



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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-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet.



* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 

  the Saint Lawrence River.



* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this 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.



&&



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Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-

Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.



* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 

  Buffalo.



* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.



* 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.



&&



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Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY

THIS MORNING...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots.



* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.



* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.



* 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.



&&



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Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin

Beach-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST

FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.



* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 

  River to Hamlin Beach.



* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.



* 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.



&&



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Lower Niagara River-

111 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...



* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.



* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.



* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.



* 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.



&&



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Hitchcock