Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products found for Marine Zone: LOZ042

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
201 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

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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-
201 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Gale Warning.

.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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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
903 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.260122T0600Z-260124T0000Z/
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-
903 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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