Gale Warning 01/01/2025 00:45 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 1 at 3:45AM EST until January 2 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 12:45am
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River, and the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY