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Small Craft Advisory — Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, LO
Issued
9:00 AM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
5:00 AM CDT · Thu, Jul 23 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KBUF

Affected Areas

Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, LO

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...South and then west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to
8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.