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Gale Warning 8, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 12, 2026, 3:41 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 3:41 AM EDT (07:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-121545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 341 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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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
915 WHUS71 KBUF 121801 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LEZ020-LOZ030-121915- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T1800Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to diminish this afternoon. $$ LOZ042-130215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-130215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ /O.UPG.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- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * 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 Warning, from 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ LOZ062-130215- /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0007.260313T2100Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-130215- /O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ /O.UPG.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- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-130215- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 201 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from noon Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ PP/Hitchcock
816 WHUS71 KBUF 122118 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LEZ040-041-130600- /O.EXP.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- 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...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. && $$ LOZ042-130600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-130600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ 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- 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * 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 Warning, from 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ LOZ062-130600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-130600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ 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- 518 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ JJR
970 WHUS71 KBUF 130149 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 LOZ042-130700- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-130700- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ 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- 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * 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 Warning, from 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ LOZ062-130700- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-130700- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ 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- 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 2 PM 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-130700- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 949 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ JJR
863 WHUS71 KBUF 130548 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 LOZ042-131400- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest 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 3 PM this afternoon to 8 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. && $$ LOZ043-131400- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-131400- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 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. && $$ LOZ062-131400- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-131400- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ 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- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-131400- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 148 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
215 WHUS71 KBUF 130753 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 LOZ044-045-131600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 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. && $$ LOZ042-062-131600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-063>065-131600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 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- 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 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 Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-131600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-131600- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.260313T1600Z-260314T1200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 353 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT 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. && $$
284 WHUS71 KBUF 130837 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 LOZ044-045-132000- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-132000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1900Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 8 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. && $$ LOZ043-063>065-132000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River, and the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-132000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T1600Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From noon today 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-132000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.260313T1600Z-260314T1200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
822 WHUS71 KBUF 131940 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 340 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 LOZ042-062-140800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 340 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-140800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.260313T2100Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 340 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-140800- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 340 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-140800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 340 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ JJR
653 WHUS71 KBUF 140746 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LOZ042-062-141500- /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-141600- /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-141200- /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-141500- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
139 WHUS71 KBUF 141151 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 751 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LEZ040-041-141800- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 751 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-062-141500- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 751 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-142000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-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- 751 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-141500- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 751 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
273 WHUS71 KBUF 141450 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LOZ042-142300- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260315T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds to 20 to 30 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ LOZ062-141600- /O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds and waves over the open waters have decreased this morning across western portions of Lake Ontario and will continue to decrease through the afternoon. Therefore, the Gale Warning has been cancelled. $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-141600- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased across the Niagara River and will continue to lower through the afternoon. Therefore, the Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-142100- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-141800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1050 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * 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. && $$
916 WHUS71 KBUF 141802 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LEZ040-041-150315- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T1500Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260316T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 20 to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-142100- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-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- 202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-150315- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-150000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260315T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 202 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 20 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$
194 WHUS71 KBUF 142043 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 LOZ043>045-150445- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.260314T2100Z-260315T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-142145- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-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- 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... Sustained winds have diminished below gale force. $$ LEZ040-041-150445- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T1500Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260316T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 knots possible. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LOZ042-150000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260315T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-150445- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 443 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Mar 12, 3:01 AM EDT, 40 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Cooler weather, with scattered snow showers and gusty winds are expected today. 2) A pair of fronts will bring gusty winds to the region, as well as a mix of rain and accumulating snow. 3) Active pattern continues late this weekend into early next week as another system brings chances for rain, snow, strong winds, and a return to winter-like temperatures to western NY.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 3:01 AM EDT, 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
301 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
A High Wind Watch is in effect for Chautauqua County Friday through
Friday evening.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego
counties, specifically the Tug Hill Friday through Saturday morning.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Cooler weather, with scattered snow showers and gusty winds are
expected today.
2) A pair of fronts will bring gusty winds to the region, as
well as a mix of rain and accumulating snow.
3) Active pattern continues late this weekend into early next
week as another system brings chances for rain, snow, strong
winds, and a return to winter-like temperatures to western NY.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Cooler weather, with scattered snow showers and
gusty winds are expected today.
An upper level trough centered over the Upper Great Lakes region and
Mid-West early this morning will move across the eastern Great Lakes
region today. A surface low is located over southern Quebec with an
associated cold front just east of the forecast area. Deep moisture
and southwest flow in the mid-levels near the front will continue to
support steady rain showers east of Lake Ontario this morning.
Additional light rainfall amounts are expected. Cold air advection
and drier air are moving into the region from west to east this
morning. Lingering showers will change to snow showers across
western NY this morning, however little to no accumulation is
expected.
Cold air aloft with 850mb temperatures around -11C will move across
the region today. Much cooler weather is expected today with
temperatures in the 20s to low 30s around daybreak, and highs in the
low to mid 30s, 20s on the Tug Hill. Low-level lapse rates and an
uptick in upstream moisture will support widely scattered snow
showers across western NY this afternoon. No accumulation is
expected.
A broad area of 30-40 knots between 925-850mb will reside across the
region this morning. Cold air advection and steepening lapse rates
will support gusty, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph this morning, with
the highest gusts near the lakeshores. Winds will diminish through
the day.
KEY MESSAGE 2...A FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW,
RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS TO WESTERN AND NORTHCENTRAL NEW YORK FRIDAY
INTO FRIDAY NIGHT.
A STRONG BUT COMPACT CLIPPER-TYPE LOW OVER THE UPPER MIDWEST
THURSDAY NIGHT WILL REACH THE CENTRAL GREAT LAKES BY FRIDAY MORNING.
THERE IT WILL BECOME VERTICALLY STACKED AND LOSE A BIT OF STRENGTH
AS IT MOVES OVER AND EAST OF LAKE HURON AND GEORGIAN BAY FRIDAY
EVENING, BEFORE REACHING FAR SOUTHERN QUEBEC BY SATURDAY MONRING.
MID-RANGE MODELS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ENSEMBLES INDICATE INCREASING
SPREAD IN REGARDS TO TRACK AND DEGREE OF WEAKENING OF THE SFC LOW IN
THIS TIMEFRAME WHICH WILL HEAVILY INFLUENCE THE ASSOCIATED JET
ENERGY/FORCING THAT MAKES IT INTO THE CWA. EVEN WITH THIS VARIANCE
IN MIND, THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PUSH A STRONG COLD FRONT THROUGH
THE REGION AND BRING BOTH A PERIOD OF ELEVATED TO POTENTIALLY STRONG
WINDS AND MIXED PRECIPITATION.
WINDS:
THIS CLIPPER SYSTEM WILL DRAG A VERY STRONG 70KT+ LLJ OVER THE OHIO
VALLEY THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING, WHICH WILL THEN BE AIMED
IN THE DIRECTION OF WNY. HOWEVER, THE AFOREMENTIONED WEAKENING OF
THE SYSTEM AS IT MOVES OUT OF THE CENTRAL GREAT LAKES WILL LEAD TO
THIS JET WEAKENING A SOLID 10-15KTS ON ARRIVAL, AS WELL AS BEING
WITHIN THE SYSTEM'S WAA REGIME. THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING AND
POTENTIALLY INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON, THIS SHOULD LIMIT THE
MAGNITUDE OF THE STRONGEST GUSTS AND LIMIT THEM SPATIALLY TO THE
TYPICAL DOWNSLOPE AREAS OFF THE CHAUTAUQUA RIDGE. STILL, ADVISORY-
LEVEL SSE WIND GUSTS OF 40-50MPH SEEM LIKE A STRONG POSSIBILITY IN
THIS AREA. BOTH THE REFS & HREF ADVERTISE 80-100% PROBABILITIES OF
GUSTS >45MPH ALONG THE RIDGE, THOUGH WOULD LIKE TO SEE A BIT MORE
CONSISTENCY FROM OTHER GUIDANCE PACKAGES AND SEE HOW THE HI-RES
MODELS TREND OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO.
ONCE THE COLD FRONT BEGINS TO MOVE THROUGH WNY IN THE MID TO LATE
AFTERNOON, WINDS WILL BECOME SOUTHWESTERLY WHILE THE RESIDUAL JET
REMAINS OVERHEAD. NOW WITHIN THE CAA REGIME, MODEL SOUNDINGS
INDICATE DEEPER MIXING AND FUNNELING DOWN THE LONG AXIS OF LAKE ERIE
COULD EASILY LEAD TO A WINDOW OF 40-50MPH GUSTS ACROSS THE NIAGARA
FRONTIER AND IMMEDIATELY DUE EAST OF THE LAKE. STILL SOME
UNCERTAINTY IN THIS TIMEFRAME AND ALSO MOVING BEYOND THE SCOPE OF
MANY HI-RES MODELS, ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF LAKE ONTARIO AS THE LOW
WILL TRACK IN EVEN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LAKE.
THE LLJ WILL FURTHER WEAKEN BY LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SHIFT EAST OF
THE REGION THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING, WHICH SHOULD LEAVE US WITH
NOTHING MORE THAN A MODEST BREEZE THROUGH MUCH OF THE DAY.
PRECIPITATION:
IN ADDITION TO THE GUSTY WINDS, THE INCOMING LLJ ON THE NOSE OF THE
SYSTEM'S WARM FRONT WILL CAUSE PRECIPITATION TO QUICKLY OVERSPREAD
THE FORECAST AREA FRIDAY. THERMAL PROFILES SUGGEST PRECIP SHOULD
START OUT AS ALL OR MOSTLY WET SNOW BEFORE WAA CAUSES THE DOMINANT
PTYPE TO BECOME RAIN FROM WEST TO EAST. THE SYSTEM'S COLD FRONT WILL
BE RIGHT ON THE HEELS OF THE WARM FRONT AND MOVE THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MODELS ARE AT ODDS WITH THE AMOUNT OF
MOISTURE PRESENT WITH THE COLD FRONT, ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF LAKE
ONTARIO WHERE IT LOOKS QUITE LIMITED OVERALL. THEREFORE WHILE THE
PTYPE SHOULD SWITCH BACK OVER TO SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT, ONLY MINOR
ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS WNY.
THE MAIN CONCERN FOR MORE IMPACTFUL OR EVEN HEADLINE-WORTHY SNOW
WITH THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ACROSS THE TUG HILL AND WESTERN
ADIRONDACKS. FURTHER REMOVED FROM THE INFLUENCE OF THE WARM FRONT
AND WITH THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS PROVIDING UPSLOPE ENHANCEMENTS AND
COLDER SFC TEMPS, MULTIPLE INCHES OF SNOW ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE TUG
HILL AND WESTERN ADIRONDACKS. WILL NEED TO CLOSELY WATCH HOW MUCH
MOISTURE LINGERS BEHIND THE COLD FRONT AND HOW MUCH LAKE ENHANCEMENT
IS PRESENT AS 850MB TEMPERATURES APPEAR MARGINAL.
KEY MESSAGE 3...ACTIVE PATTERN CONTINUES LATE THIS WEEKEND INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK AS ANOTHER SYSTEM MAY BRING THE CHANCE OF RAIN,
SNOW, STRONG WINDS, AND A RETURN WINTER-LIKE TEMPERATURES TO
WESTERN NEW YORK.
AS THE ACTIVE WAVE TRAIN CONTINUES ACROSS THE NORTHERN CONUS, A
STRONGER PUSH OF COLDER AIR WILL DIG A DEEPER, LARGER SCALE TROUGH
ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF THE US LATE THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT
WEEK. THIS LARGER SCALE SYSTEM LOOKS TO HAVE AN EXPANSIVE WARM
SECTOR WITH WARM SOUTHERLY FLOW DRIVING TEMPERATURES BACK ABOVE
NORMAL BRIEFLY SUNDAY AS THE WARM FRONT LIFTS NORTH WITH
PRECIPITATION TRAVERSING THE REGION. ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION WILL
ACCOMPANY THE SYSTEM'S COLD FRONT EARLY MONDAY WHILE ALSO LEADING TO
AREAS OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS UNDER NORTHWEST FLOW IN THE
SYSTEM'S WAKE. LATEST GUIDANCE FROM THE GRAND ENSEMBLE PLACES
PROBABILITIES OF 850MB WINDS >50 KT AT 60-80% WITH A DEEPENING
SURFACE LOW MOVING NORTHEAST FROM EASTERN MI ACROSS SOUTHERN ONTARIO
INTO QUEBEC THAT MAY NEED FUTURE MONITORING FOR STRONG WIND
POTENTIAL. PLENTY OF UNCERTAINTY STILL NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED WITH THE
TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM BASED ON ENSEMBLE GUIDANCE, WHICH WILL HAVE
RAMIFICATION TO PTYPE AND STRENGTH OF WINDS ACROSS WESTERN NY FOR
SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY. THE MAJORITY OF THIS UNCERTAINTY
SURROUNDS THE TIMING FOR THIS SYSTEM BASED ON LATEST CLUSTER
ANALYSIS. THE INTERQUARTILE RANGE FOR 850MB TEMPS IS QUITE WIDE
BETWEEN 2 TO -12 DEGC EARLY MONDAY MORNING, BUT MOST MEMBERS ARE IN
AGREEMENT WITH EVENTUALLY DROPPING AROUND -15 TO -20 DEGC, BELOW THE
CLIMATOLOGICAL 2ND PERCENTILE FOR MID-MARCH.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
A cold front has moved east of the region this morning. Rain showers
will continue east of Lake Ontario early this morning, with isolated
snow showers across western NY. MVFR conditions will continue across
a majority of the region with IFR conditions across the higher
terrain today. IFR conditions across the higher terrain is expected
to improve to MVFR later this morning.
Cold air advection and steepening low level lapse rates will support
gusty, northwest winds today. Wind gusts up to 40 knots are possible
near the lakeshores this morning. Winds will diminish this afternoon
into tonight. Widely scattered snow showers may develop across
western NY today. A brief reduction in visibility is possible,
however confidence is low.
Outlook...
Friday...Areas of MVFR/IFR with snow developing and then changing to
rain across lower elevations. Windy.
Saturday...Mainly VFR with a slight chance of a snow showers. Windy.
Sunday...MVFR/IFR with snow changing to rain. Windy.
Monday...MVFR/IFR with rain changing to snow. Windy.
&&
.MARINE...
Low pressure is located across southern Quebec this morning, with a
strong cold front near the Hudson River. Strong, westerly winds will
continue on the Lakes, with Gales on Lake Ontario this morning.
Winds will gradually diminish later today.
A series of Low pressure systems will cross the Great Lakes Friday
through early next week, with multiple rounds of Gale Force winds.
Please note, most, if not all of the Lake Erie nearshore waters
continue to be ice covered. Waves have been omitted from the
forecast.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Rainfall amounts of three quarters of an inch to an inch and
a half were observed over the last 24 hours. Additional rain
amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected this
morning. Warmer weather over the last few days has resulted in
snow melt, with a deep snow pack in place across the Black River
basin. Significant snowpack and SWE remains across the higher
terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks.
Rivers will continue to rise east of Lake Ontario from ongoing
snowmelt and rainfall. The Black River will likely flood
starting today, with flooding continuing through the weekend on
this slow responding river. The latest forecast shows the Black
River at Watertown reaching the high end of Minor Flood Stage,
but moderate stage is possible by the weekend, which would
result in more significant impacts.
Flooding is also possible on many other rivers that drain the
Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks tonight through the
end of the week.
&&
.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday
afternoon for NYZ006>008.
Flood Watch through this afternoon for NYZ007-008.
High Wind Watch from Friday morning through late Friday night
for NYZ019.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for LEZ020.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for
LEZ040-041.
Gale Watch from Friday afternoon through late Friday night
for LEZ040-041.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon
for LOZ030.
Gale Warning until 8 AM EDT this morning for LOZ042-062.
Gale Warning until 11 AM EDT this morning for LOZ043>045-
063>065.
&&
DISCUSSION...HSK/PP/Thomas
AVIATION...HSK
MARINE...Hitchcock/HSK
HYDROLOGY...Hitchcock/HSKHazardous weather outlook, Mar 11, 7:30 PM EDT, 8 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 NYZ007-008-122330- Jefferson-Lewis- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Winds may gust over 40 mph tonight behind a strong cold front. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Another period of strong winds are possible later Friday afternoon through Friday night, with gusts over 45 mph possible. Accumulating snow is expected across the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks Friday through Saturday morning with moderate accumulations possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ006-122330- Oswego- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Wind gusts may reach or exceed 40 mph tonight along and behind a strong cold front. Runoff from snowmelt and recent rains will result in rising water levels on creeks and rivers, and another round of significant rainfall will occur today and tonight. The risk of flooding along rivers and creeks that drain the Tug Hill Plateau will increase tonight, with high flows then lasting through next weekend. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Another period of strong winds are possible later Friday afternoon through Friday night, with gusts over 45 mph possible. Accumulating snow is expected across the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks Friday through Saturday morning with moderate accumulations possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-122330- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee- Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Southern Erie- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Another period of strong winds are possible later Friday through Friday night, with gusts over 45 mph possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LOZ043>045-063>065-122330- 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- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LOZ042-062-122330- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ040-041-122330- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ020-LOZ030-122330- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf SLZ022-024-122330- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 730 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | BUF | Chautauqua | 12 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDT | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 12 hr |
| Mar 12, 3:41 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 10 hr | |
| Mar 12, 1:57 PM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Wyoming | 48 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:59 PM EDT | High Wind Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more | 44 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:59 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 1 more | 48 hr |
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