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🟡 Moderate
Gale Warning
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 Warning issued December 18 at 2:06AM EST until December 20 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds to 45 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires
Dec 18, 2025, 3:15 PM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 7:06 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
National Weather Service