New York Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 12:55

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
Instruction: 
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov