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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1240 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-250630-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0012.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1240 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
  greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph, producing considerable blowing
  and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
  treacherous with very poor visibility. Plan on snow covered and
  slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Gusty winds could
  down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road
conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be
possible.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1212 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

PAZ001>003-250115-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WS.A.0006.251127T0600Z-251129T0000Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Titusville, Union City, Corry,
Meadville, and Erie
1212 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
  mph causing blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds may down
  power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
  conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
  potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall will likely occur Thursday
  afternoon and early evening with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per
  hour.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1208 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

PAZ004-005-251115-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0009.251127T0600Z-251129T0000Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Bradford and Warren
1208 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6
  inches or more possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The heavy snow and
  gusty winds may result in significant to widespread Thanksgiving
  holiday travel disruptions. Gusty winds may produce areas of
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for travel disruptions and rapid changes in visibility
and road conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Steinbugl/Banghoff


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1242 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LEZ040-041-250630-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0013.251126T1800Z-251128T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1242 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
932 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-242245-
/O.CON.KCLE.GL.A.0009.251126T1200Z-251128T0600Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
932 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 9 to 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay OH
  to Ripley NY, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay
  OH to Buffalo NY.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With the onset of strong southwest winds on
  Wednesday, water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie could
  approach or fall below the critical mark for safe navigation.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
343 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LCZ460-LEZ444-242130-
/O.NEW.KDTX.GL.A.0019.251126T1200Z-251128T0600Z/
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
343 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the west with
  gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4
  feet with a potential maximum wave height of 6 feet on Lake Erie.

* WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie,
  Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape
  MI.

* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EST Wednesday
  with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1254 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

PAZ007>009-251800-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-
1254 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Lake-effect snow showers may develop Thanksgiving Day and continue
into Friday. Several inches of accumulation is a possibility. Lake
Effect Snow Advisories may be necessary as the event approaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1244 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-251745-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
1244 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

A strong cold front will cross the region late Wednesday. Winds will
increase along and behind the cold front, with wind gusts of 40 to
50 mph possible late Wednesday through Thursday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

LEZ142>144-162>164-251745-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots may cause water levels in the western
basin of Lake Erie to drop below the critical mark for safe
navigation Wednesday into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

OHZ003-006>010-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-251745-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

West to southwest winds may gust as high as 40 to 45 mph Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Locally higher wind gusts as high as 50 mph
will be possible along the lakeshore through Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

OHZ011>014-089-251745-
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous winter weather conditions are possible late Wednesday
through Friday as lake effect snow develops and impacts the
snowbelt. Exact amounts, timing, and locations remain uncertain, but
there is increasing confidence that there will be impacts to
Thanksgiving holiday travel.

West to southwest winds may gust as high as 40 to 45 mph Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Locally higher wind gusts as high as 50 mph
will be possible along the lakeshore through Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

PAZ001>003-251745-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
1237 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

West to southwest winds may gust as high as 40 to 45 mph Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Locally higher wind gusts as high as 50 mph
will be possible along the lakeshore through Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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