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Gale Warning 9, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Mar 15, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 15, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT (17:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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667 WHUS71 KBUF 151715 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LOZ042-160115- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 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 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-160115- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM Monday to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-160115- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260316T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 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 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-160115- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-160115- /O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0008.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * 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 11 PM Monday to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-160115- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 115 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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640 WHUS71 KBUF 151841 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 LOZ042-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 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 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM Monday to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T1200Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 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 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * 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 11 PM Monday to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-160900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.260315T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 241 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
748 WHUS71 KBUF 160832 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LEZ040-041-162000- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T1600Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 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 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 432 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
323 WHUS71 KBUF 161758 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LOZ042-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-170200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 158 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Hitchcock
195 WHUS71 KBUF 162056 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LOZ042-170600- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043>045-170600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-170600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-170600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260316T2100Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-170600- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-170600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 456 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
046 WHUS71 KBUF 170254 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 LOZ043>045-171200- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ 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- 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-171200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-171200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-171200- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.260317T0300Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-171200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1054 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$
648 WHUS71 KBUF 171203 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 803 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 LEZ040-041-172015- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.260317T1203Z-260318T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 803 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-062-171500- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 803 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 13 to 17 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. && $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-172015- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 803 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-172000- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T2000Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 803 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ Hitchcock
106 WHUS71 KBUF 171501 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 LOZ042-172315- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T1100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ062-171615- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-172300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-172315- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ LEZ020-LOZ030-172000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T2000Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
820 WHUS71 KBUF 171955 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 355 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 LEZ020-LOZ030-172100- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260317T2000Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 355 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... $$ LOZ043>045-063>065-172300- /O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 355 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-180200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T0200Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 355 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ LOZ042-180400- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T1100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 355 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
950 WHUS71 KBUF 172255 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 655 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 LOZ043>045-180700- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.260317T2300Z-260318T1100Z/ 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- 655 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ063>065-180000- /O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T2300Z/ Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 655 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ LEZ040-041-180600- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 655 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-180700- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260318T1100Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 655 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1:28 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis | 36 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:10 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 25 hr |
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