Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 3:16PM EST until January 3 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 12:16pm
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Low Water Advisory,
abnormally low water levels of 2 to 2.5 ft below MLLW expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson
NY.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight EST tonight. For
the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM to 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Area Description:
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY