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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

LOZ042-221415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260723T1000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 6 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

LOZ043-044-221415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0058.260722T1000Z-260723T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 10 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

LOZ045-221415-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260723T1400Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
211 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
541 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

NYZ001>007-221200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0011.260721T2200Z-260723T1000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
541 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions
  expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern
  Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
159 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

NYZ001>007-230600-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
159 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.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.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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

$$

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