New York Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 02:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:24AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
Surface observations and webcams show an areas of fog near Lake Erie and the Upper Niagara River including the city of Buffalo early this morning. Some of this fog may be locally dense, with visibilities down to a quarter of a mile at times. If driving this morning, use your headlights, allow extra time to reach your destination, and be prepared for rapid changes to visibility.
Area Description: 
Northern Erie; Chautauqua; Southern Erie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY