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Small Craft Advisory 65, NWS Buffalo, NY

September 9, 2026

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

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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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 9:51 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementBUFCayuga, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego36 hr

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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.