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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
343 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

LEZ149-230345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-250524T0500Z/
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
343 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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
http://www.weather.gov/cle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
954 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025

LEZ040-041-230000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0055.250523T0200Z-250524T0400Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
954 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EDT Friday 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
404 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

NYZ019-230415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0002.250522T2200Z-250524T0300Z/
Chautauqua-
404 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions
  expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
404 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

NYZ085-230415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0002.250523T0300Z-250524T0300Z/
Southern Erie-
404 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions
  expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Southern Erie county.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
353 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

PAZ001-230400-
/O.CON.KCLE.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250524T0500Z/
Northern Erie-
353 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the
  lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can
  carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along
  structures extending out into the lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
406 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

NYZ019-232015-
Chautauqua-
406 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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
406 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

NYZ085-232015-
Southern Erie-
406 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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
925 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025

PAZ001-231330-
Northern Erie-
925 AM EDT Thu May 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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