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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LOZ042-240900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251124T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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 Buffalo NY
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LOZ043-044-241045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251124T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* 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 Buffalo NY
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LOZ045-241045-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251124T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
943 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
138 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ006-241900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0012.251127T0600Z-251129T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the cities of Oswego
138 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* 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 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow
  and
  possible whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Oswego County.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
  treacherous and
  potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday
  travel period.

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 Buffalo NY
138 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ007-008-241900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0012.251127T0600Z-251129T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
138 AM 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
  greater
  than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
  could gust as high as 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow
  and
  possible whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
  treacherous and
  potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday
  travel period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TMA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
138 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-241900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0012.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
138 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH 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 blowing and drifting
  snow and possible 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 and potentially life-threatening. Plan on 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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
133 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ009-018-036-037-250645-
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
133 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Lake effect snow potential continues to increase for Thursday
through Friday night or early Saturday southeast of Lake Ontario.
Forecast confidence is moderate at this time range in regards to
band placement, timing, and exact snowfall amounts. Stay tuned to
the latest updates as forecast details become more clear on snow
amounts and timing. The lake effect snow, gusty winds and blowing
snow may impact travel during this timeframe. Winter weather
headlines may need to be issued at a later time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
133 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

NYZ017-044>046-250645-
Southern Cayuga-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-
133 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Lake effect snow potential is now increasing for Thursday evening
through Saturday morning southeast of Lake Ontario. Forecast confidence
is still rather low at this time range in regards to band placement,
timing, and exact snowfall amounts. Stay tuned to the latest updates
as forecast details become more clear on snow amounts and timing.
The lake effect snow, gusty winds and blowing snow may impact travel
during this timeframe. Winter weather headlines may need to be issued
at a later time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
105 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-251100-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
105 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters,
New York Harbor, Long Island Sound, and the Long Island bays.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is the potential for gale force wind gusts Thursday through
Friday evening, mostly likely on the ocean waters.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LEZ040-041-LOZ042>045-062>065-241815-
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-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale force winds are possible on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
late Wednesday 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
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

NYZ001>005-010-011-013-014-021-241815-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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 Buffalo NY
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

NYZ006>008-241815-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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.

Lake effect snow will likely develop Thursday and continue through
Friday night or early Saturday east of Lake Ontario. 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 of the Tug Hill
Plateau region south and east of the Watertown 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

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-241815-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 23 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

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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