Gale Warning 01/02/2025 12:16 for areas

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