Alert archive / New York / Gale Warnings in 2026
Gale Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Jan 9, 2026, 1:12 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2026, 1:12 AM EST (06:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 9, 2026, 9:34 PM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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472 WHUS71 KBUF 090612 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 LEZ040-041-092000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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. && $$ LOZ042-092000- /O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.260109T1900Z-260110T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-092000- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.260109T2100Z-260110T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ 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- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 7 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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. && $$ LOZ062-092000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.260109T1900Z-260110T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-092000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0001.260109T2100Z-260110T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ 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- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-092000- /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.260109T0900Z-260110T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 112 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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912 WHUS71 KBUF 091751 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1251 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 LEZ040-041-100300- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1251 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ LOZ042>045-100300- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1251 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062>065-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0001.260109T1800Z-260110T0300Z/ 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- 1251 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1251 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
038 WHUS71 KBUF 100234 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 LEZ040-041-100600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.260110T0234Z-260110T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-100900- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.260110T0234Z-260110T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-101045- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.260110T0234Z-260110T1200Z/ 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- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062>065-100345- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-100345- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 934 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 9:06 PM EST | Gale Watch | BUF | 4 hr | |
| Jan 9, 12:45 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and 1 more | 20 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:15 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus | 60 min |
| Jan 9, 3:56 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Livingston | 49 min |
| Jan 9, 4:09 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 66 min |
| Jan 9, 4:31 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Ontario, Wayne | 59 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.