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MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

LEZ040-041-170400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 knots through this early
  evening. Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 knots later this
  evening into Saturday morning. Waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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LOZ042-170400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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LOZ043-044-170400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest to north winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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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LOZ045-170400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T1800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 knots through this early
  evening and northwest to north winds 15 to 25 knots later this
  evening through early Saturday afternoon. Waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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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LEZ020-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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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LOZ030-170400-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-261017T1400Z/
Lower Niagara River-
346 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots through this early
  evening. Northwest to north winds 10 to 20 knots later this
  evening into Saturday morning.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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