New York Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 18:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
Local surface observations and webcams are showing areas of fog near Lake Erie and the Niagara River this evening, this includes the Downtown Buffalo area and Niagara Falls. Some of this fog will become locally dense, with visibilities down to a quarter of a mile at times. If driving tonight, allow extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for rapid changes to visibility.
Area Description: 
Niagara; Northern Erie; Chautauqua; Southern Erie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY