Station Name: Buffalo
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
Coast Guard Station S Road
Buffalo, NY 14203
Erie County

GPS Coordinates: 42.877444, -78.890472

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 12:45AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through this morning. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late morning through the early evening. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts through the morning will be downslope regions of the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest gusts late morning and through the evening hours will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. Peak gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts this morning will be perpendicular to the New York State Thruway, making for challenging travel for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 12:45AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 11:36AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through early this afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph mid-afternoon through the early evening. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts will be downslope regions of the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline through early afternoon. Strongest gusts mid-afternoon through the evening hours will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be perpendicular to the New York State Thruway, making for challenging travel for high profile vehicles through early afternoon.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 11:36AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:45AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with strongest gusts this morning across the Finger Lakes. Southwest winds this afternoon and through the evening gusting to 50 mph region-wide. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 11:36AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with strongest gusts across the Finger Lakes through early afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph late afternoon through evening. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.