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Small Craft Advisory 56, NWS Buffalo, NY

July 14, 2026

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. It took effect at Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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489 
WHUS71 KBUF 140759
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

LEZ040-041-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1400Z-260715T0800Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1400Z-260715T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1500Z-260715T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1800Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1800Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-141600-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1200Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
359 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
714 
WHUS71 KBUF 141045
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

LEZ040-041-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1400Z-260715T0800Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1400Z-260715T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1500Z-260715T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1800Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1800Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-142000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1200Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 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.

&&

$$
628 
WHUS71 KBUF 141730
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

LEZ040-041-150600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LEZ020-150200-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T0200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-150600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-150600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1730Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-150600-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.260714T1730Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-150600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
130 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
854 
WHUS71 KBUF 150135
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

LEZ020-150245-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T0200Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will gradually come down overnight.

$$

LEZ040-041-150945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-150945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-150945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-150945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-150945-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
935 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

EAJ
350 
WHUS71 KBUF 150937
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

LEZ040-041-151200-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ042-151200-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ043-151200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LOZ044-151500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  Mexico Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

LOZ045-151500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
537 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* 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.

&&

$$
990 
WHUS71 KBUF 151443
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1043 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

LOZ044-151545-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1043 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

$$

LOZ045-151545-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260715T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1043 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Jul 14, 3:03 AM EDT, 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) A brief period of dangerous heat today, with very warm, but less humid conditions Wednesday.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 3:03 AM EDT, 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
303 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes to the forecast.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A brief period of dangerous heat today, with very warm, but less
humid conditions Wednesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Key Message 1...A brief period of dangerous heat today, with very
warm, but less humid conditions Wednesday.

Large dome of high pressure will continue to expand into the lower
Great Lakes region today, with 850mb temps rising into the the 22C-
25C range (99th percentile for mid July). This will support highs
reaching the mid to even upper 90s across the Lake Plains, Genesee
Valley and Finger Lakes, with upper 80s to lower 90s elsewhere.
Combining this very hot airmass with a plume of higher moisture
advecting into the region with Tds reaching the low 70s across the
lower elevations will result in heat indices climbing into the lower
100s across the lake plains, Genesee Valley, and Finger Lakes
region, even as high as 105 degrees. Elsewhere, peak heat indices
will reach the mid to upper 90s. A Heat Advisory remains in effect
today for all of Western and North-Central NY from 11 AM to 8 PM.

A fairly stout 30-40 knot LLJ will be located just 1-2 kft off the
deck this afternoon into this evening, allowing a good portion of
those stronger winds aloft to mix to the surface. When combined with
a tightening pressure gradient, expect to see frequent WSW to
SW'erly gusts in the 25-35 mph range, with a few gusts to 40 mph not
out of the question northeast of Lake Erie and east through
northeast of Lake Ontario. This will at least provide some natural
relief to the heat, especially across those areas downwind of the
lakes. That said, with lake surface temperatures generally in the
low to mid 70s, it's cooling effects will be much less pronounced
than earlier in the season.

Very warm and humid conditions will remain into at least Wednesday
morning, before an approaching mid level trough and surface cold
front drop south out of eastern Canada ushering in cooler and drier
air from north to south from late morning through the afternoon.
High temperatures will still range through the 80s by early
Wednesday afternoon, but dropping humidity levels will keep heat
indices about the same, or possibly even a bit lower than the actual
air temperature.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Widespread VFR conditions are expected through the 06Z TAF period,
with just passing upper level cirrus at times.

The main impact for this TAF cycle will be increasing winds. Expect
W to SW winds to ramp up through this morning with frequent gusts
into the 20-30 knot range later this morning into this evening, and
up to 35 knots possible at KBUF/KART.

The tail end of the higher winds aloft will linger into this
evening, so as surface winds start to come down, there may be a
brief period of LLWS during this time before the LLJ exits.

Outlook...

Wednesday through Thursday...Mainly VFR.

Friday and Saturday...Mainly VFR. A chance of showers or a
thunderstorm.

&&

.MARINE...
SW to WSW'erly winds will increase to 15-20 knots, with building
waves through the morning hours. Winds will then continue to
strengthen through the afternoon, leading to Small Craft Advisory
conditions developing on both lakes. Winds will become WSW at 15-25
knots this afternoon, with gusts to 30 knots possible. Waves will
increase to 3-6 ft across Lake Ontario (highest over the eastern
end), and 2-5 ft across eastern Lake Erie.

SW to W'erly winds will decrease tonight behind a cold front,
becoming generally around 10-15 knots later tonight through
Wednesday. Waves will be slower to subside, dropping to 2-4 ft
across eastern Lake Ontario by Wednesday morning, and 1-2 ft
elsewhere.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Here are the record high temperatures for today:

Buffalo, NY 		92 (2005)

Rochester, NY		97 (1952)

Watertown, NY 		91 (1952)

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening
     for NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...JM
AVIATION...JM
MARINE...JM/SGK
CLIMATE...SGK
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 14, 3:04 AM EDT, 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
304 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-150715-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
304 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western and north central New
York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hazardous weather is not 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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-150715-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
304 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 14, 4:03 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementBUFCayuga, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego31 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in New York, 2026Every small craft advisory in 2026

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.