Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
959 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
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Oswego-Jefferson-
959 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected.
* WHERE...Lake Ontario shore of Oswego and Jefferson counties.
Water rises are also possible along the upper Saint Lawrence
River in the Thousand Islands region.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and significant
wave action will result in minor lakeshore flooding along the
immediate lakeshore, especially in bays, inlets, harbors, and
other low lying areas along the shoreline. Shoreline erosion
is also expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off
breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are
often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away.
Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures
and extremely dangerous boating conditions.
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