Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1053 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1053 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one
nautical mile.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday
afternoon bringing the potential for locally stronger winds and
higher waves.
.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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
LEZ040-041-181500-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.
.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.
Dense Fog Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday
afternoon bringing the potential for locally stronger winds and
higher waves.
.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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
1058 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday
afternoon with damaging winds as the main hazard.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
507 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
507 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.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.
Dense Fog Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold
front on Saturday afternoon. Some storms may reach strong to severe
limits with the threats of damaging wind gusts, large hail, or a
waterspout or two.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
507 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
507 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.
.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.
Dense Fog Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold
front on Saturday afternoon. Some storms may reach strong to severe
limits with the threats of damaging wind gusts, large hail, or a
tornado or two.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
