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

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 2 at 3:16PM EST until January 2 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
January 2, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 3 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of around 2 ft below MLLW expected. * WHERE...New York Harbor. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Low Water Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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: 
New York Harbor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY