FLUS41 KBUF 191740 HWOBUF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 140 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026 NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-201745- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- 140 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evenign and overnight. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 to 5)for severe weather for much of the region. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf $$ LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-201745- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- Lower Niagara River- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 140 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening and overnight. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 to 5)for severe weather for much of the region. Stronger storms may produce localized gusty winds and higher waves. Large hail will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf $$