Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 3:16PM EST until January 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 12:16pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm,
and Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut
River.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY