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Spring Weather Hazards Across the U.S. Thursday

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south Texas Thursday. Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest Thursday. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds Thursday into Saturday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LOZ062) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LOZ062)
Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY
Last Update: 545 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026		Print



Today: West winds to 30 knots becoming northwest. A chance of snow showers early this afternoon. Waves 9 to 12 feet subsiding to 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 15 feet.

Tonight: Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south 5 to 15 knots. Waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.

Friday: Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to 30 knots. Snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 5 to 9 feet. Waves occasionally around 11 feet.

Friday Night: Southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and increasing to 40 knot gales overnight. Rain showers with a chance of snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers overnight. Waves 7 to 10 feet building to 13 to 18 feet. Waves occasionally around 23 feet.

Saturday: West gales to 35 knots becoming northeast and diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. A chance of snow showers saturday night. Waves 12 to 16 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Waves occasionally around 20 feet.

Sunday: East winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast and increasing to 30 knots. Snow showers with rain showers likely. Waves 3 to 5 feet building to 7 to 11 feet. Waves occasionally around 14 feet.

Monday: South gales to 35 knots becoming west to 40 knots. Rain showers with a chance of snow showers during the day, then a chance of snow and rain showers monday night. Waves 8 to 11 feet building to 14 to 19 feet. Waves occasionally around 24 feet.






Zone Forecast: Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LOZ062)

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