Niagara intake
NDBC buoy nian6
Observed , 50 minutes ago
Hazardous
Small Craft Advisory in effect. Pressure dropping rapidly, a weather change is likely. Air 52°F. Rest of Today: Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west.
Based on the zone forecast. This buoy does not measure wind or sea state.
It tells you it is rough now. The app tells you before it gets rough, with alerts at the wind and wave limits you set.
Get Buoycast for iPhoneSmall Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 2:44AM EST until November 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneAir temp
52°F
Last 11 hours43 to 52°F
Pressure
1010mbar
Tendency
Easing
3 hour change
-2.6 mbar
Last 11 hours1010 to 1015 mbar
Zone forecast
Rest of Today
Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. A chance of showers late.
Tonight
West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. A chance of showers.
Monday
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west. A chance of showers in the morning.
NWS zone Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours.
4 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy nian6 report?
temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy nian6?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy nian6 measured?
This page shows measurements only. Buoycast Pro charts the NOAA forecast against them so you can see where the two diverge.
Can I keep buoy nian6 for next time?
Save it as a favorite and Buoycast opens on the buoys you run.
What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind, waves or water temperature. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station nian6
43°04'37" N 79°00'50" W · owned and maintained by NOS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.