Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 9NM W Sodus Point NY

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

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/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
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-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 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-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Gale Watch.

Heavy Freezing Spray is possible Monday night through Tuesday night.

.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 Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LOZ043>045-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.260118T0000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
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-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

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