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🟡 Moderate
Gale Watch
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY; Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY; Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY; Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River; Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border; Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border; Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border; Mexico Bay NY to the St. Lawrence River beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border
Gale Watch issued November 2 at 1:24AM EDT until November 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Alert Description
* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
Time Information
Effective
Nov 3, 2025, 2:00 PM
Expires
Nov 2, 2025, 8:00 PM
Issued
Nov 2, 2025, 6:24 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
National Weather Service