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Small Craft Advisory 68, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this small craft advisory at Sep 20, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
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- Issued
- Sep 20, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT (16:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
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327 WHUS71 KBUF 201614 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1214 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 LOZ042-210230- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1214 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM 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. && $$ LOZ043-210230- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1214 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-045-210230- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260922T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1214 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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. && $$ LOZ030-210230- /O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 1214 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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608 WHUS71 KBUF 210154 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 LEZ040-041-211000- /O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0600Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...From 2 AM Monday to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ042-211000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-211000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * 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. && $$ LOZ044-045-211000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260922T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-211000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.260921T0400Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 954 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots expected. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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. && $$
882 WHUS71 KBUF 210751 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 LOZ044-211800- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260921T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ045-211500- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260921T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. * 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. && $$ LOZ042-212000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-212000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 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. && $$ LOZ030-212000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-212000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 351 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ JJR
968 WHUS71 KBUF 211438 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 LOZ045-211545- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260921T1500Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots are likely through Tuesday night. $$ LOZ042-212245- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ LOZ043-212245- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ044-211800- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260921T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast 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 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-212245- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-212245- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1038 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
438 WHUS71 KBUF 211755 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 LOZ044-211900- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260921T1800Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... $$ LOZ042-220200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ LOZ043-220200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ030-220000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-220200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 155 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
613 WHUS71 KBUF 211939 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 LOZ044-220345- /O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast 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 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. && $$ LOZ042-220345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-220345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 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. && $$ LOZ030-220000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The Lower Niagara River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-220345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 339 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Hitchcock
317 WHUS71 KBUF 220018 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 818 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 LOZ030-220130- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260922T0000Z/ Lower Niagara River- 818 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to diminish overnight. $$ LOZ042-220900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 818 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ LOZ043-044-220900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 818 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LEZ040-041-220900- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 818 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Hitchcock
278 WHUS71 KBUF 220752 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 352 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 LOZ042-222100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 352 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-044-222100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 352 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Mexico 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-222100- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0300Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 352 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
927 WHUS71 KBUF 221934 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 334 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 LOZ042-230345- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 334 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-230345- /O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 334 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-044-230345- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 334 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Mexico 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. && $$ Hitchcock
064 WHUS71 KBUF 230204 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1004 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 LOZ042-231015- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 1004 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LOZ043-044-231015- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 1004 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Mexico 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. && $$ LEZ040-041-230600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 1004 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
770 WHUS71 KBUF 230559 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 159 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 LOZ044-230700- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- 159 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LEZ040-041-230700- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T0600Z/ Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 159 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ LOZ042-231400- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 159 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 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. && $$ LOZ043-231200- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 159 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
185 WHUS71 KBUF 230806 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 LOZ043-230915- /O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260923T1200Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ LOZ042-231615- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 406 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
425 WHUS71 KBUF 231204 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 804 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 LOZ042-240000- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 804 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 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. && $$
310 WHUS71 KBUF 232353 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 753 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 LOZ042-240600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 753 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
446 WHUS71 KBUF 240145 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 945 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 LOZ042-240600- /O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 945 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East 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 2 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. && $$
337 WHUS71 KBUF 240533 MWWBUF URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 133 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 LOZ042-240645- /O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260924T0600Z/ Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 133 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds and waves will continue to subside. $$
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 20, 6:43 AM EDT, 5 hours 31 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Some showers from the Southern Tier northeastward into the North Country this morning, then turning drier through the rest of the day. 2) Below normal temperatures will continue through most of the upcoming week, with a few showers possible at times midweek.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 20, 6:43 AM EDT, 5 hours 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Buffalo NY 643 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Lowered precipitation chances and amounts across far western New York through today. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Some showers from the Southern Tier northeastward into the North Country this morning, then turning drier through the rest of the day. 2) Below normal temperatures will continue through most of the upcoming week, with a few showers possible at times midweek. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Some showers from the Southern Tier northeastward into the North Country this morning, then turning drier through the rest of the day. As of this writing a wave of low pressure is found over the central Mississippi Valley...with an inverted trough extending northeastward from this feature into western New York. Regional radars show that the vast majority of any showers attendant to the trough continue to pass by largely to our south...with just some rather spotty activity currently noted across the western Southern Tier. As we push through the early portions of this morning...the trough axis will temporarily extend further northeastward across New York State...with an embedded weak wave of low pressure forming over NE Ohio/NW Pennsylvania in response to shortwave energy pushing eastward across the Ohio Valley. At the same time...a modest low level jet will also develop from north-central PA into north-central New York. As all this occurs...increasing isentropic upglide/ moisture along the advancing trough will combine with low level convergence along the nose of the low level jet...leading to a brief period of somewhat more numerous showers from the interior Southern Tier northeastward across portions of the Finger Lakes and North Country. These should be most numerous across the North Country where lift from the LLJ will be maximized...while across the Niagara Frontier shower coverage should remain much more widely scattered due to that area lying to the northwest of the better forcing. After about mid-morning the low level jet will slide off to our east...while the axis of the inverted surface trough will get suppressed southeastward in response to strong Canadian high pressure building southeastward across Ontario Province and the Upper Great Lakes. This will result in any showers commensurately winding down from northwest to southeast...allowing for a return to mainly dry weather by late afternoon in most areas. This being said...a general northerly/northeasterly upslope flow will keep mostly cloudy skies intact across the area for the bulk of the day...with just some limited sun possible across northern sections late. KEY MESSAGE 2...Below normal temperatures will continue through most of the upcoming week, with a few showers possible at times midweek. Through the work week the bulk of broad upper level troughing over eastern Canada will slowly drift eastward and out to sea...with the southwestern extent of this trough eventually breaking off and evolving into a modest closed upper low over the Ohio Valley/mid- Atlantic states during the mid-late week period. Meanwhile at the surface...a large area of cool Canadian high pressure will slowly drift from Ontario to Quebec Provinces. The prevailing northeasterly to easterly flow around the high will keep a cooler than normal airmass intact across our region through the majority of the upcoming week...with the coolest days coming Monday-Tuesday when highs will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s in most areas... with only gradual day-to-day warming then following for the rest of the week. With respect to precipitation chances...uncertainty persists with respect to how far back north inverted troughing extends during the midweek period in response to the developing closed upper low. Depending upon just how far north this ultimately gets...there could be a few spotty showers across portions of western New York Tuesday through Thursday...for which current blended guidance of slight chance to chance PoPs looks reasonable. && .AVIATION /12Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... An inverted trough extending from the Ohio Valley northeast across New York State will get shunted southeastward today and tonight as strong Canadian high pressure builds southeastward across Ontario Province. Consequently...scattered to numerous showers along and to the south of this boundary (mainly along an axis extending from the Southern Tier to the North Country) during the first part of this morning will wind down from northwest to southeast during the rest of the day...with dry conditions then following for tonight. The above being said...a developing north to northeasterly upslope low level flow on the north side of the inverted trough will still lead to ceilings falling into the MVFR to IFR ranges through mid to late this morning...with some LIFR ceilings found across the Southern Tier and higher terrain of the interior Finger Lakes. Flight conditions will then gradually improve to VFR from northwest to southeast this afternoon and early this evening as drier air attendant to the building surface ridge works across our area at the lower levels. Later on tonight...another uptick in low level moisture and increasing upslope flow should then lead to another period of MVFR to localized IFR ceilings across western New York and across the higher terrain of the North Country. Outlook... Monday...Dry weather with improvement to mainly VFR ceilings. Monday night through Thursday...Periodic scattered showers with MVFR or worse possible. && .MARINE... Modest easterly flow in place early this morning will turn more northeasterly and freshen a bit today. While this will produce increasingly choppy conditions along the south shores of the Lower Great Lakes...conditions are expected to remain below advisory criteria. The northeasterly flow will then increase further between later tonight and early Monday...with a fairly brisk flow then persisting through Tuesday while gradually veering more easterly over time. This will likely lead to an extended period of SCA-worthy conditions across portions of the Lower Lakes. && .BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NY...None. MARINE...None. && DISCUSSION...JJR AVIATION...Jaszka/JJR MARINE...JJR
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 20, 1:48 AM EDT, 10 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 148 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-210600- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- 148 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. 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 LEZ040-041-LOZ042>045-062>065-210600- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 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- 148 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. 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 LEZ020-LOZ030-210600- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 148 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf SLZ022-024-210600- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 148 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 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...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 3:59 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Cayuga, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.