Alert archive / New York / Gale Warnings in 2026
Gale Warning 7, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 11, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 11, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Mar 11, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT (08:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 11, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2026, 9:27 AM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
The text
As transmitted.
523 WHUS71 KBUF 110802 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 LOZ044-112000- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260311T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.260312T0200Z-260312T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-112000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260311T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.260312T0200Z-260312T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-112000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260311T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.260312T0200Z-260312T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062-112000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.260312T0200Z-260312T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1200Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-063>065-112000- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0005.260312T0200Z-260312T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ 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- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River, and the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-112000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.260311T1800Z-260312T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected this afternoon then west 15 to 25 knots tonight and Thursday. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-112000- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.260311T1800Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 402 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected this afternoon then west 15 to 25 knots tonight and Thursday. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
812 WHUS71 KBUF 111503 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 LOZ042-112315- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260311T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-112315- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260311T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LOZ062-112315- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1200Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-063>065-112315- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ 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- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River, and the open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-112315- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.260311T1800Z-260312T2100Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-112315- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.260311T1800Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1103 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ Hitchcock
857 WHUS71 KBUF 112022 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 422 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 LOZ042-062-120800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 422 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-120800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.260312T0300Z-260312T1500Z/ 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- 422 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-120800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0006.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 422 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots. For the Gale Watch, southwest gales to 40 knots possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-120800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 422 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$
153 WHUS71 KBUF 120741 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LEZ040-041-121545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0006.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-121545- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-121545- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260314T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-121545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$
910 WHUS71 KBUF 120941 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 541 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LOZ042-062-121745- /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 541 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-121745- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 541 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-121745- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260314T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 541 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-121745- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 541 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$
082 WHUS71 KBUF 121327 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LOZ042-122130- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ043>045-122130- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260314T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ 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- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LOZ062-122130- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ063>065-122130- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260314T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ 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- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet possible. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-122130- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-121800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 927 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ Hitchcock
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 8:12 PM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | BUF | Erie | 6 hr |
| Mar 11, 4:02 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 49 hr | |
| Mar 11, 2:15 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 3 days |
| Mar 11, 4:22 PM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 11 hr |
Nearby
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.