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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:19 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 7:19 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:19 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:08 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
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