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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
256 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

LOZ042>044-080900-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0100.251207T2100Z-251208T1500Z/
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-
256 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
  River 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
256 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

LOZ045-080800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0100.251208T0300Z-251208T0800Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
256 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 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 New York NY
1247 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-081000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0114.251208T0600Z-251208T2100Z/
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-
1247 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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 details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-090115-
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-
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NYZ006>008-090115-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

A couple of low pressure systems will bring a prolonged period of
accumulating snowfall to the region Tuesday and Wednesday. Chances
for lake effect snow east of Lake Ontario then continue Wednesday
night through the rest of the week. The highest snowfall totals
through Wednesday night are expected across the Tug Hill Plateau and
Western Adirondacks.

.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
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NYZ019-020-090115-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
808 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

A couple of low pressure systems will bring a prolonged period of
accumulating snowfall to the region Tuesday and Wednesday. Chances
for lake effect snow east of Lake Erie then continue Wednesday night
through the rest of the week. The highest snowfall totals through
Wednesday night are expected across the higher terrain areas of
Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

.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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