Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LEZ061) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LEZ061)
Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY
Last Update: 342 PM EDT Sat Jun 21 2025
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Tonight: South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.

Sunday: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.

Sunday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Monday: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Monday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Tuesday: Southwest winds 5 to 15 knots. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

Wednesday: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves around 1 foot.

Thursday: East winds around 10 knots becoming south. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LEZ061)

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