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Small Craft Advisory 65, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Sep 9, 2026, 9:49 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Sep 9, 2026, 9:49 AM EDT (13:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 11, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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046 WHUS71 KBUF 091349 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 LEZ020-040-041-092200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260909T2100Z-260910T0900Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo, and the Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-092200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260909T2100Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-092200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ044-092200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T0300Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-092200- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T1200Z-260911T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 949 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * 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 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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315 WHUS71 KBUF 091936 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 LEZ020-040-041-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260909T2100Z-260910T0900Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo, and the Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260909T2100Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T0300Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * 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 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ043-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T1200Z-260911T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 336 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
616 WHUS71 KBUF 100158 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 LEZ020-040-041-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260910T0900Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo, and the Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ044-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T0300Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T1200Z-260911T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 958 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 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 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
561 WHUS71 KBUF 100744 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 LEZ020-040-041-100845- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260910T0900Z/ Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ042-101545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LOZ045-101545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-101545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ043-101545- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.260910T1200Z-260911T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 344 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
636 WHUS71 KBUF 101445 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1045 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 LOZ042-102000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1045 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LOZ045-102000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1045 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-102000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 1045 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ043-102000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1045 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
879 WHUS71 KBUF 101957 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 357 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 LOZ042-102100- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0300Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 357 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Marine conditions continue to improve and are no longer hazardous to small craft operators. $$ LOZ043-110400- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 357 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. Largest waves expected east of Irondequoit Bay. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-110400- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 357 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest 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 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ044-110400- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 357 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
849 WHUS71 KBUF 101959 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 359 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 LOZ045-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 359 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest 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 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ044-110900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 359 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 359 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. Largest waves expected east of Irondequoit Bay. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$
742 WHUS71 KBUF 110155 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 955 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 LOZ045-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 955 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. Largest waves expected in and near Mexico Bay. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-110900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 955 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LOZ043-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 955 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots and waves 1 to 4 feet. Largest waves expected east of Irondequoit Bay. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
285 WHUS71 KBUF 110551 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 151 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 LOZ045-110700- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 151 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ LOZ043-110700- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 151 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ LOZ044-110900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 151 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. Largest waves expected in and near Mexico Bay. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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. && $$
236 WHUS71 KBUF 110852 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 LOZ044-111000- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-260911T0900Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 452 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds and waves will continue to diminish this morning. $$
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 Sep 9, 2:16 AM EDT, 7 hours 33 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front through tonight. A few of these storms may become severe with damaging wind gusts being the primary hazard. 2) A few showers may linger Thursday mainly across the Southern Tier, with dry weather returning Friday through Saturday.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 9, 2:16 AM EDT, 7 hours 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Buffalo NY 216 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Minor changes to the forecast with this update. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front through tonight. A few of these storms may become severe with damaging wind gusts being the primary hazard. 2) A few showers may linger Thursday mainly across the Southern Tier, with dry weather returning Friday through Saturday. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front through tonight. A few of these storms may become severe with damaging wind gusts being the primary hazard. An unseasonably deep low for early September will move across Hudson Bay and into northern Quebec through tonight. An associated cold front, currently located across the Upper Great Lakes region will approach the region today before crossing tonight. Widespread dry weather across the eastern Great Lakes region will end this morning. Isentropic lift and increasing moisture will bring light rain showers through daybreak, with the highest chance along and north of Interstate-90. The mid-level pattern becomes zonal today as a plume of deep moisture enters the eastern Great Lakes region. Daytime heating and increasing southerly flow will lead to surface based instability between 750-1500 J/kg across western NY, with the higher end across the western Southern Tier where less cloud cover is expected. Cloud cover and showers will likely limit destabilization across the eastern Lake Ontario region. A 40-knot 850mb jet will move across the forecast area today with the core of the strongest winds expected to extend from Lake Erie to the Saint Lawrence Valley. Breezy conditions are expected northeast of the Lakes today. Wind gusts of 30-35 mph are expected across the Niagara Frontier and the Saint Lawrence Valley. The strengthening low to mid level wind profile today will lead to 0-6km shear around 40 knots this afternoon through this evening. Forecast surface analysis depicts a pre-frontal trough will cross the region this afternoon through evening. Low level convergence coupled with instability and shear will support thunderstorms with the potential of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms possible across western and north-central NY. The higher probability lies across the western Southern Tier this evening, where the best chance for destabilization will occur. The primary threat remains damaging winds, however due to increasing storm relative helicity when SBCAPE is the highest, an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Heavy downpours are expected in thunderstorms through this evening as a plume of forecast PWATS of 1.8 inches (99th percentile) crosses the region. Storms are expected to be progressive, however due to high PWATS and training along the frontal boundary there remains a low risk of flooding across the western Southern Tier to eastern Lake Ontario region. KEY MESSAGE 2...A few showers may linger Thursday mainly across the Southern Tier, with dry weather returning Friday through Saturday. The cold front will become orientated west to east south of the New York State line Thursday. A few showers may linger across western NY into Thursday morning. Cloud cover will slowly decrease from north to south Thursday with most areas rain-free. Surface high pressure will build into the region late Thursday through Thursday night and the cold front will move away from the forecast area. Dry weather is expected through the start of the weekend. && .AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Through daybreak VFR conditions will prevail...with high clouds thickening and lowering into a mid level deck from west to east as warm advection continues aloft. As we move into the daylight hours...a couple passing warm frontal segments will bring mainly scattered showers to western New York between the morning and early afternoon hours...though these could become a bit more numerous at times near the south shore of Lake Ontario. Meanwhile across the North Country...more widespread showers will develop by late morning/midday and continue into early afternoon. Expect some MVFR ceilings to develop across the North Country where the more widespread showers will lead to more effective saturation of the lower levels...while mainly VFR conditions (albeit with continued lowering of ceilings to around 3500-5000ft) should persist into mid to late afternoon elsewhere. A tightening pressure gradient will also lead to increasingly breezy conditions as we push through the day...particularly northeast (downwind) of Lake Erie where winds could gust to 30 knots or so in the afternoon. Elsewhere...gusts to 20 knots or so will be more likely. Later this afternoon and evening a pre-frontal trough and cold front will cross our region...with these accompanied by a period of more numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. With a very moist airmass in place...any thunderstorms and heavier showers will be capable of producing brief/highly localized reductions to LIFR/IFR. Depending upon how unstable our airmass gets...a few isolated stronger storms could develop and produce some highly localized wind gusts of 30-50 knots...with the greatest risk for these found across the Southern Tier and interior of the Finger Lakes Region. Following the passage of the cold front...the showers and storms will then taper off from northwest to southeast between the mid evening and early overnight hours...with dry weather then expected to follow for the balance of the night. This said...increased low level moisture in the wake of the front will result in a period of MVFR stratus that should last through at least the early overnight hours...though the higher terrain will be more likely to see ceilings dip to IFR/LIFR levels. Late in the night...some modest drying may allow flight conditions to return to VFR across the lake plains. Outlook... Thursday...Improvement to VFR, with a few isolated showers possible mainly across the Western Southern Tier. Friday through Saturday...Mainly VFR and dry...though a few showers will be possible across the Southern Tier Saturday afternoon. Saturday night and Sunday...Mainly VFR with scattered showers. && .MARINE... South-southwest winds will strengthen on the Lakes as low pressure moves across Hudson Bay and northern Quebec through tonight. A strong low level jet will move across the eastern end of Lake Erie and winds of 15 to 25 knots and wind gusts around 30 knots are expected this afternoon through evening. Small Crafts will likely be needed and will likely be expanded to Lake Ontario tonight. The low level jet will move east of the region Thursday, however 15 to 25 kts is expected on the eastern end of Lake Ontario. High pressure will build east across the Great Lakes Thursday night through Friday with subsiding winds and waves. && .BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NY...None. MARINE...None. && DISCUSSION...HSK AVIATION...JJR MARINE...HSK
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 9, 2:32 AM EDT, 7 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 232 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 NYZ012>014-019>021-085-100645- Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Southern Erie- 232 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A broken band of showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the region late this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may contain gusty winds and brief, torrential downpours. There is a marginal to slight risk that a few storms may produce localized damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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>065-100645- 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- 232 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A broken band of showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the region late this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may contain gusty winds and brief, torrential downpours. There is a marginal risk that a few storms may produce localized damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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 SLZ022-024-100645- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 232 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and 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 NYZ001>008-010-011-100645- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Northern Erie-Genesee- 232 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A broken band of showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the region late this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may contain gusty winds and brief, torrential downpours. There is a marginal risk that a few storms may produce localized damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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
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| Sep 9, 9:51 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Cayuga, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego | 36 hr |
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