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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
333 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

LEZ040-041-230445-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0094.251123T1200Z-251124T0500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
333 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to midnight EST Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

LEZ144-230400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0067.251123T1200Z-251123T1800Z/
The Islands to Vermilion OH-
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from The Islands to
  Vermilion OH.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

LEZ145>147-230400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0067.251123T1000Z-251124T0300Z/
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
  Geneva-on-the-Lake OH.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

LEZ148-149-230400-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SC.Y.0067.251123T1200Z-251124T0500Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
249 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-
  Lake OH to Ripley NY.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to midnight EST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

LEZ040-041-LOZ042>045-062>065-231745-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
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-
1241 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Gale force winds are possible on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Wednesday
night through Friday as strong low pressure passes by north of the
Great Lakes.

.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 Buffalo NY
1241 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-231745-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
1241 PM EST Sat Nov 22 2025

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...Sunday through Friday.

Lake effect snow will likely develop late Wednesday night and
continue through Friday night east of Lake Erie. There is
considerable uncertainty at this time range in regards to the
specifics of band placement, timing, and snowfall amounts. In
general, the greatest potential for accumulating snow and travel
impacts is expected to be across the higher terrain east of Lake Erie
and well south of the Buffalo area.

.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

$$

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