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Storm Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this storm warning at Dec 28, 2025, 3:23 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 28, 2025, 3:23 AM EST (08:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2025, 6:54 PM EST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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440 WHUS71 KBUF 280823 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 323 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LEZ020-LOZ030-281800- /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0024.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 323 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-281800- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0019.251229T0900Z-251231T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 323 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-281800- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0019.251229T1200Z-251231T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1600Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 323 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-281800- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0019.251229T1200Z-251231T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1800Z-251230T0500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 323 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to midnight EST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
4 follow-up statements
841 WHUS71 KBUF 281757 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1257 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LEZ020-LOZ030-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0024.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1257 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1257 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1600Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1257 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1800Z-251230T0500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1257 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to midnight EST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
588 WHUS71 KBUF 290718 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 218 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LEZ020-LOZ030-292000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0024.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 218 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 45 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-292000- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1300Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 218 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-292000- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1600Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 218 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 18 to 23 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-292000- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.251229T1800Z-251230T0500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 218 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 20 to 25 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
932 WHUS71 KBUF 291938 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LEZ020-LOZ030-300200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 45 knots turning west to 35 knots this evening. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-300200- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. Gale force winds may continue into Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-300200- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 18 to 23 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. Gale force winds may continue into Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-300500- /O.CON.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 20 to 25 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. Gale force winds may continue into Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ SLZ022-024-300900- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0108.251229T1938Z-251231T0600Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 238 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
712 WHUS71 KBUF 292354 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 LEZ040-041-300800- /O.CAN.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0025.251230T0000Z-251230T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 45 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-300800- /O.CAN.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0025.251229T2354Z-251230T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 17 to 22 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-300800- /O.CAN.KBUF.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0025.251229T2354Z-251231T0500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 45 knots and waves 20 to 25 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-300800- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251230T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251231T0000Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ SLZ022-024-300800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251231T0600Z/ Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 654 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Saint Regis. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1:44 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more | 41 hr |
| Dec 28, 1:50 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara | 38 hr |
| Dec 28, 2:22 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Cayuga, Wayne | 11 hr |
| Dec 28, 2:22 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson and 4 more | 7 days |
| Dec 28, 3:23 AM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 40 hr | |
| Dec 28, 12:41 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more | 41 hr |
| Dec 28, 12:56 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more | 4 days |
| Dec 28, 1:34 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BUF | Erie | 22 hr |
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